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Syllables

The word 'bec' has one syllable.
ˈbɛk


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

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Bec' 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: /ɛ/
TongueThe tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /k/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'bec'

Bec-ause it's Friday, let's celebrate with some cake!

Try this Exciting 'bec' Tongue Twister Challenge

Becky bought a big bag of blackberries, but the bag began to break and the berries began to bounce. She tried to balance the bag, but it broke and the berries bounced and became a big blob of bec!

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Romantic love allows you to focus mating energy. Attachment sustains that relationship as long as necessary to raise your baby.

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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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