/ˈhɛˌʤhɑg/
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| #2: /h/ | |
| Tongue | The position of the tongue depends on the sound that comes next. |
| Lips | The lips are open to let the air go through. |
| Teeth | There is a separation between the teeth. |
| Air | Air passes through the mouth. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
| #3: /ɛ/ | |
| Tongue | The tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth. |
| Jaw | The jaw drops. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #4: /ˌ/ | |
| #5: /ʤ/ | |
| Tongue | The tongue raises. It touches the roof of the mouth. Then it presses the roof of the mouth. Finally, it releases. |
| Lips | The corners of the lips are in. The rest of the lips flare. |
| Teeth | The teeth are together. |
| Air | The air passes through the vocal cords and makes the sound. The air builds up when tongue presses the roof of the mouth. The air comes through when the tongue releases. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #6: /h/ | |
| Tongue | The position of the tongue depends on the sound that comes next. |
| Lips | The lips are open to let the air go through. |
| Teeth | There is a separation between the teeth. |
| Air | Air passes through the mouth. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
| #7: /ɑ/ | |
| Tongue | The 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. |
| Lips | The lips remain relaxed in a neutral position. |
| Jaw | The jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #8: /g/ | |
| Tongue | The back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows. |
| Lips | The lips position depends on the sound that comes next. |
| Air | First, the air stops. Then it flows. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
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
