/ˌɔtəbaɪˈɑgrəfɪz/
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#1: /ˌ/ | |
#2: /ɔ/ | |
Tongue | The tongue is flat. Then it moves low in the mouth and pulls back. The tip of the tongue should touch the back of the bottom front teeth. |
Lips | The lips form a rounded shape. |
Jaw | The jaw opens and the mouth widens. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#3: /t/ | |
Tongue | The tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air. |
Teeth | The teeth are together. Then they separate. |
Air | Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
#4: /ə/ | |
Tongue | The tongue remains forward and relaxed. |
Lips | The lips relax. |
Jaw | The jaw drops. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#5: /b/ | |
Lips | The lips start together. Then they separate. |
Teeth | There is a small gap between the teeth. |
Air | First, the air stops. Then, it flows. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#6: /a/ | |
Tongue | The tip of the tongue moves at the bottom of the mouth near the center. |
Jaw | The jaw drops opening the mouth. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#7: /ɪ/ | |
Tongue | The tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth. |
Lips | The lips separated and relaxed. |
Jaw | The jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#9: /ɑ/ | |
Tongue | The tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth. |
Lips | The lips remain relaxed in a neutral position. |
Jaw | The jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#10: /g/ | |
Tongue | The back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows. |
Lips | The lips position depends on the sound that comes next. |
Air | First, the air stops. Then it flows. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#11: /r/ | |
Tongue | The tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth. |
Air | The air flows through a narrow space in your mouth. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#12: /ə/ | |
Tongue | The tongue remains forward and relaxed. |
Lips | The lips relax. |
Jaw | The jaw drops. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#13: /f/ | |
Lips | The bottom lips are in contact with the teeth. |
Teeth | The top teeth press the bottom lips. |
Air | The air flows through the teeth. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
#14: /ɪ/ | |
Tongue | The tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth. |
Lips | The lips separated and relaxed. |
Jaw | The jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#15: /z/ | |
Tongue | The tongue is behind the teeth. |
Teeth | The teeth remain clenched. |
Air | The air flows through the tip of the tongue. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
Autobiographies are fun to read, filled with stories we often need. Funny tales and joyful feats, tangled in words that skip like beats. Say it fast, say it slow, try your best, give it a go. Autobiographies, what a tongue twister, a giggly challenge for any mister.
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Helen Fisher
roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi