How to pronounce Coolidge in American English

/ˈkulɪʤ/

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Syllables

The word 'coolidge' has 2 syllables.
ˈkul-ɪʤ

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

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Coolidge' 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: /u/
Tongue	The back part of the tongue stretches up towards the soft palate. The front part of the tongue remains down, touching, or behind, the bottom front teeth.
Lips	The lips relax while forming a rounded shape.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /l/
Tongue	The tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.
Air	The air flows around the sides of the mouth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /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.
#6: /ʤ/
Tongue	The tongue raises. It touches the roof of the mouth. Then it presses the roof of the mouth. Finally, it releases.
Lips	The corners of the lips are in. The rest of the lips flare.
Teeth	The teeth are together.
Air	The air passes through the vocal cords and makes the sound. The air builds up when tongue presses the roof of the mouth. The air comes through when the tongue releases.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.