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The word 'elf' has one syllable.
ˈɛlf


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

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

#1: /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.
#2: /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.
#3: /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.

Examples of sentences with the word 'elf'

The elf created a mess in the workshop while trying to bake cookies for Santa.

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Felf the elf felt fell on the shelf while he whelped and yelped with a pelf in his mouth.

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Romantic love allows you to focus mating energy. Attachment sustains that relationship as long as necessary to raise your baby.

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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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