How to pronounce Caution in American English

/ˈkɑʃən/

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Syllables

The word 'caution' has 2 syllables.
ˈkɑ-ʃən

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

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

#2: /k/
Tongue	The back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
Lips	The lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
Air	Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords do not vibrate.
#3: /ɑ/
Tongue	The 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.
Lips	The lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.
Jaw	The jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /ʃ/
Tongue	The 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.
Lips	The corners of the lips are in. The rest of the lips flare.
Teeth	The teeth are together.
Air	Air passes through the mouth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords do not vibrate.
#5: /ə/
Tongue	The tongue remains forward and relaxed.
Lips	The lips relax.
Jaw	The jaw drops.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /n/
Tongue	Your tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
Air	The air flows through the nose.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'caution'

Caution: tickling may result in uncontrollable laughter and loss of dignity.

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Cautionary Connor carried a carton of carrots Cautiously counting each to care for his comrades But carelessly, he catapulted the carton And carrot crumbs confetti'd his companions!