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The word 'gerlach' has 2 syllables.
ˈgɜr-lək


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

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Gerlach' 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: /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.
#6: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /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.

Examples of sentences with the word 'gerlach'

Gerlach danced like nobody was watching and then realized nobody was actually watching.

Try this Exciting 'gerlach' Tongue Twister Challenge

Gerlach, the goofy giraffe, Gobbled grapes with a glee and a laugh. With gangly legs all in a tangle, He tickled tongues as tasks did wrangle. Giggles grew as Gerlach trotted, Twisting tongues, leaving them knotted. A jolly jumble of jumbled jargon, Gerlach's twister brought joy, no bargain. Gawking gazelles gathered in wonder, Watching Gerlach's tongue-twisting thunder. Gurgling and giggling, they joined the show, A chorus of laughter, oh how it did flow! So gather 'round, give it a whirl, Say Gerlach, the tongue twister's pearl. Let laughter and joy fill the air, With Gerlach's twist, nothing can compare!

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