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Syllables

The word 'elco' has 2 syllables.
ˈɛl-koʊ


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

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

#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: /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.
#4: /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.
#5: /o/
TongueThe back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'elco'

Elco waddled through the park in his new penguin suit.

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Elco went to the circus To see the acrobatic purpose But little did he know That the clowns would steal the show With their jolly juggling of Elco's tacos!

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