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Syllables

The word 'caulk' has one syllable.
ˈkɑk


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

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

#2: /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.
#3: /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.
#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 'caulk'

I've caulked up all the holes in my house, now it's completely water-resistant, if only my favorite shirt was too!

Try this Exciting 'caulk' Tongue Twister Challenge

Caulk the cork from the cooker, quickly and quietly quack like a quacker, with a quirky quiver and a quenching quaff, quaintly quabbling in a queue.

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