/ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/
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| #2: /f/ | |
| Lips | The bottom lips are in contact with the teeth. |
| Teeth | The top teeth press the bottom lips. |
| Air | The air flows through the teeth. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
| #3: /a/ | |
| Tongue | The tip of the tongue moves at the bottom of the mouth near the center. |
| Jaw | The jaw drops opening the mouth. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #4: /ʊ/ | |
| Tongue | The back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth. |
| Lips | The lips flare. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #5: /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. |
| #6: /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. |
| #7: /ə/ | |
| Tongue | The tongue remains forward and relaxed. |
| Lips | The lips relax. |
| Jaw | The jaw drops. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #8: /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. |
| #9: /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. |
| #10: /ŋ/ | |
| Tongue | The back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate. The front part of the tongue touches the bottom front teeth. |
| Lips | There is a separation between the lips. |
| Teeth | There is a separation between the teeth. |
| Air | Air passes through the vocal cords to make the sound. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
Foundering Fred found a fabulous flamingo, Frolicking freely in a field of marshmallow. Fred found it funny, this feathered fellow, Fumbling and floundering, oh what a show! Flapping and fluttering, it tried to take flight, But failed miserably, causing much delight. Fred laughed and clapped with all his might, As the foundering flamingo put on quite a sight. Feathers in disarray, and legs in a muddle, It stumbled and tumbled, like a fumbling bundle. Fred couldn't contain his laughter's rumble, As the foundering flamingo caused a joyful jumble. So if you ever come across a foundering friend, Give them a cheer, make their embarrassment mend. For sometimes, being clumsy is not the end, But a reason for laughter, a moment to defend!
Romantic love allows you to focus mating energy. Attachment sustains that relationship as long as necessary to raise your baby.
Helen Fisher
roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi
