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Syllables

The word 'dwell' has one syllable.
ˈdwɛl


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

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Dwell' 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: /w/
TongueThe back of the tongue reaches up high in the back. It does not touch the soft palate. The front part of the tongue remains forward. It touches the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips form a rounded shape. They move away from the face.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /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.
#4: /l/
TongueThe tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.
AirThe air flows around the sides of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'dwell'

I don't dwell on the past, but I do dwell in my treehouse.

Try this Exciting 'dwell' Tongue Twister Challenge

Dwelling in the dwelling, the dweller dwells merrily, for the dwelling is a lovely place to dwell and dwellers dwell contentedly in the dwelling while dwelling upon their dwellings.

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