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Syllables

The word 'gollum' has 2 syllables.
ˈgɑl-əm


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

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Gollum' 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: /ɑ/
TongueThe tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /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.
#5: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /m/
LipsThe lips are together.
AirThe air comes out of the nose. There is no flow of air through the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'gollum'

Gollum went to the gym and now he's two precious!

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Gollum was gallivanting in the garden with a garland of golden daffodils when he got greedy and gobbled up a gallon of guacamole.

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