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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Banshee'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Banshee' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /b/
LipsThe lips start together. Then they separate.
TeethThere is a small gap between the teeth.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /æ/
TongueThe tongue is wide. The front stays forward, touching the back of the bottom front teeth. The back part of the tongue stretches up.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /ʃ/
TongueThe tongue raises a bit in the middle. It does not touch the roof of the mouth. It presses against the inside corner of the top teeth. The front part of the tongue comes down not touching anything in the mouth.
LipsThe corners of the lips are in. The rest of the lips flare.
TeethThe teeth are together.
AirAir passes through the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#6: /ɪ/
TongueThe 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.
LipsThe lips separated and relaxed.
JawThe jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'banshee' Tongue Twister Challenge

Bouncing by, a banshee buzzed, bold and brash. Blending with bumblebees, she caused a big bash. Blabbering and babbling, she baffled the crowd, But everyone cheered and clapped really loud. A banshee on a bumpy bike ride, Balancing bananas with beaming pride. Bumbling and stumbling, she sang a sweet song, Bringing belly laughs, all day long! With a boisterous banshee, it’s never boring, Bouncing around, everyone adoring. Belly laughs bursting, like fireworks in the sky, Bet you can’t help but smile, oh my!

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roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi




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