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The word 'gerber' has 2 syllables.
ˈgɜr-bər


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

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

#2: /g/
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 depends on the sound that comes next.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /ɜ/
TongueThe 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.
LipsThe corners of the lips come in, pushing the lips away from the face.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /b/
LipsThe lips start together. Then they separate.
TeethThere is a small gap between the teeth.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'gerber' Tongue Twister Challenge

A gerber and a goblin both grab a gloopy gobstopper. They gab and giggle, gobbling and gurgling, gleefully goofing around. The giddy gerber tries to juggle a jar of jellybeans, But it slips and splatters, sticky and sweet, So the goblin gobsmacked, gobbles it greedily. Giggling and grateful, the gerber and the goblin grow closer, Gobbling goodies and giggling gleefully together.

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