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Syllables

The word 'chien' has one syllable.
ˈʧɛn


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

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

#2: /ʧ/
TongueThe tongue raises. It touches the roof of the mouth. Then it presses the roof of the mouth. Finally, it releases.
LipsThe corners of the lips are in. The rest of the lips flare.
TeethThe teeth are together.
AirThe air passes through the mouth. The air builds up when tongue presses the roof of the mouth. The air comes through when the tongue releases.
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.

Examples of sentences with the word 'chien'

Le chien danse en écoutant de la musique.

Try this Exciting 'chien' Tongue Twister Challenge

Chantal's chatty chien chews chicken cheerily by the churchyard.

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