/ˈɜrnəst/
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| #2: /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. |
| #3: /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. |
| #4: /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. |
| #5: /ə/ | |
| Tongue | The tongue remains forward and relaxed. |
| Lips | The lips relax. |
| Jaw | The jaw drops. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #6: /s/ | |
| Tongue | The tongue is behind the teeth. |
| Lips | |
| Teeth | The teeth remain clenched. |
| Air | The air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
| #7: /t/ | |
| Tongue | The tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air. |
| Teeth | The teeth are together. Then they separate. |
| Air | Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
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Helen Fisher
roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi
