/ˈdɜrʤɪn/
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| #2: /d/ | |
| Tongue | The tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air. |
| Teeth | The teeth are together. Then they separate. |
| Air | First, the air stops. Then it flows. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #3: /ɜ/ | |
| Tongue | The middle part of the tongue lifts towards the roof of the mouth in the middle. The front of the tongue hangs down. But it does not touch anything. |
| Lips | The corners of the lips come in, pushing the lips away from the face. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #4: /r/ | |
| Tongue | The tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth. |
| Air | The air flows through a narrow space in your mouth. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #5: /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. |
| #6: /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. |
| #7: /n/ | |
| Tongue | Your tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth. |
| Air | The air flows through the nose. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
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roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi
