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Pronounced by Salli


Syllables

The word 'death' has one syllable.
ˈdɛθ


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

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

#1: /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.
#2: /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.
#3: /θ/
TongueThe tip of the tongue comes through the teeth.
JawThe jaw and the mouth relax.
AirAir passes through the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'death'

Dancing with death, the mosquito realized it was just a game of tag.

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Daring Death defied a dentist Doing dangerous deeds devoutly, Dancing and dining, Death delighted, Desperately dodging decay daily.

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