/ˈsɛntɪˌpid/
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#2: /s/ | |
Tongue | The tongue is behind the teeth. |
Lips | |
Teeth | The teeth remain clenched. |
Air | The air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
#3: /ɛ/ | |
Tongue | The tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth. |
Jaw | The jaw drops. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#4: /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. |
#5: /t/ | |
Tongue | The 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. |
Teeth | The teeth are together. Then they separate. |
Air | Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
#6: /ɪ/ | |
Tongue | The 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. |
Lips | The lips separated and relaxed. |
Jaw | The jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#7: /ˌ/ | |
#8: /p/ | |
Lips | The lips start together. Then they separate. |
Teeth | There is a separation between the teeth. |
Air | Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
#9: /i/ | |
Tongue | The 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. |
Lips | The lips are tense and wide. |
Jaw | The jaw drops, opening the mouth a little. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#10: /d/ | |
Tongue | The tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air. |
Teeth | The teeth are together. Then they separate. |
Air | First, the air stops. Then it flows. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
The centipede put on a hundred tiny tap shoes and started a bug parade!
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!
Romantic love allows you to focus mating energy. Attachment sustains that relationship as long as necessary to raise your baby.
Helen Fisher
roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi