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Syllables

The word 'ha' has one syllable.
ˈhɑ


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

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

#2: /h/
TongueThe position of the tongue depends on the sound that comes next.
LipsThe lips are open to let the air go through.
TeethThere is a separation between the teeth.
AirAir passes through the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not 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.

Examples of sentences with the word 'ha'

I just saw a ha-py dog wagging its tail!

Try this Exciting 'ha' Tongue Twister Challenge

Ha Ha and a hop, a hippity hoppy Ha! Happy Harry hopped hurriedly and hummed some ha ha hymns. Six silly sisters sat on sunshine and sang, "Ha ha ha, it's such a happy day!" Holly the hula dancer hopped and hollered, "Hoooray for the ha ha ha ha ha ha Ha!" Hayden the handyman had a handful of hammers and a hearty ha ha laugh. Harriet the hairdresser helped her harebrained hairless hamster have a happy ha ha holiday!

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roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi




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