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The word 'dufour' has 2 syllables.
-ˈfʊr


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

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Dufour' 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: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /f/
LipsThe bottom lips are in contact with the teeth.
TeethThe top teeth press the bottom lips.
AirThe air flows through the teeth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#5: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

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Dufour the baker baked banana muffins, Making them rise till they reached the ceilings, Customers could never get enough of his yummy treat, Dufour's muffins were a scrumptious feat. But one day, something went awry, Dufour's cat, named Fluffy, jumped up high, Knocked all the muffins on the floor, Leaving poor Dufour in quite the uproar. He quickly picked up the fallen treats, With buttery hands and dough on his feet, Dufour smiled and said, "Oh well, what a blunder, But I'll still make the best muffins Down Under!" So with a twinkle in his eye and flour on his nose, Dufour continued baking, that's how it goes, His banana muffins became all the rage, Causing joy and laughter at every stage. Now whenever Dufour bakes in his town, People gather 'round with smiles of their own, They shout, "Dufour's muffins are the best we've had!" As they gobble them up, oh, it makes them glad! So remember this tale of Dufour the baker, Whose mishap turned into pure laughter, Embrace mistakes, don't let them bring you down, Keep your spirits high like Dufour in his flour town!

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roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi




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