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

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

#2: /s/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
Lips
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not 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: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /t/
TongueThe tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#6: /ɪ/
TongueThe tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.
LipsThe lips separated and relaxed.
JawThe jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /ˌ/
#8: /p/
LipsThe lips start together. Then they separate.
TeethThere is a separation between the teeth.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#9: /i/
TongueThe tongue is tense and rises high. Then it moves to the front of the mouth. The tip of the tongue is low and behind the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips are tense and wide.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth a little.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#10: /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.

Examples of sentences with the word 'centipede'

The centipede put on a hundred tiny tap shoes and started a bug parade!

Try this Exciting 'centipede' Tongue Twister Challenge

A silly centipede swiftly sprinted, Splish-splashing through streams as it snorted. Tickling toes as it twirled and turned, Tripping turtles, leaving them churned. Cackling crabs cowered, confused and crammed, As this centipede danced, utterly unplanned. Chasing chipmunks, cheering with glee, This playful pest was simply carefree. But calamity struck one sunny day, Centipede's legs all went astray! Twisted and tangled, in quite a bind, Yet still, this centipede didn't mind. With wobbly legs and waggling rear, Centipede giggled, without any fear. Navigating knots, it maneuvered with zest, A jumbled jig that simply impressed. Oh, this joyous centipede, so absurd, A mischief-maker, never deterred. A tongue twister tale of laughter and glee, Centipede's antics, a joy to see!

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