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Syllables

The word 'bordwell' has 2 syllables.
ˈbɔrd-wɛl


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

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Bordwell' 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: /ɔ/
TongueThe 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.
LipsThe lips form a rounded shape.
JawThe jaw opens and the mouth widens.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /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: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /w/
TongueThe back of the tongue reaches up high in the back. It does not touch the soft palate. The front part of the tongue remains forward. It touches the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips form a rounded shape. They move away from the face.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /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.
#8: /l/
TongueThe tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.
AirThe air flows around the sides of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'bordwell' Tongue Twister Challenge

Bubbly Bordwell bought big bright balloons, Blowing them up with a big booming boom! But beware, because sometimes they burst, Bringing on bouts of bewildered firsts. Bordwell’s bellowing laughs filled the air, Bouncing along without a single care. Balloons bouncing, bouncing, bouncing high and low, Bordwell’s blissful face all aglow. Big belly laughs that make your sides ache, Bordwell’s game of balloon mayhem he'd take. Balloons bursting, bursting, bursting fast, Bringing bouts of belly laughs at last. Bordwell, the balloon maestro supreme, Banishing boredom with his balloon dream! So come and join this joyful jester, Bordwell, the balloon bouncer and jester!

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