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Syllables

The word 'bergamo' has 3 syllables.
bər-ˈgɑ-moʊ


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

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

#1: /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.
#2: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /g/
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 depends on the sound that comes next.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /ɑ/
TongueThe 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.
LipsThe lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /m/
LipsThe lips are together.
AirThe air comes out of the nose. There is no flow of air through the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /o/
TongueThe back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#9: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'bergamo' Tongue Twister Challenge

Bouncing bergamot, bold and bright, Blitzing in Bergamo, a buoyant delight. Buzzing through the streets, this bouncy bergamo, Bringing blissful laughter with every tempo. Trying to taste the tangy tang of bergamot, Tickling tongues, twirling in a tricky knot. But beware, it bounces, like a boisterous breeze, Bringing belly laughs and squeezing all unease. Bergamo, oh bergamo, such a tongue twister fun, Just say it fast, don't stutter, don't be undone. Bet you can't say it, without a giggle or glee, Bergamo, silly bergamo, bringing laughter, you see!

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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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