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The word 'costigan' has 3 syllables.
ˈkɑs--gæn


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

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

#2: /k/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#3: /ɑ/
TongueThe 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.
LipsThe lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /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.
#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: /g/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position depends on the sound that comes next.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /æ/
TongueThe tongue is wide. The front stays forward, touching the back of the bottom front teeth. The back part of the tongue stretches up.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#9: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'costigan' Tongue Twister Challenge

Splish splash, Costigan cashed in a stash, Selling seashells with a snazzy slash. He shouted, "Come and buy, it's a grand deal, Costigan's considered a cunning ideal!" But with so many customers clamoring for coin, Poor Costigan couldn't keep up, oh what a con! Clumsily cramming crabs in his crinkly cart, Costigan kept tripping with each twisty start. Crusty crustaceans clattered in chaotic confusion, As Costigan contemplated an amusing solution. He swung his stash on a sturdy stick, Trying to straighten this swirling shtick. Caught in this crazy conundrum of chaos, Costigan chuckled, "Cherish the cheer within us!" Smiling, he shouted, "Costigan creates commotion! Come celebrate, everyone, it's a carnival notion!" With a mischievous twinkle in his merry eyes, Costigan turned chaos into a laughter-filled surprise. His tongue twister tale came full circle, oh what a twist, And his customers laughed, playfully persist. So remember, dear friends, the joyful tale of Costigan, Creating chaos, comedy, smiles that never began. Embrace the mirth and let the laughter unfurl, For Costigan's whimsical ways surely make life a pearl!

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