/ˈhɛfnər/
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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: /f/ | |
Lips | The bottom lips are in contact with the teeth. |
Teeth | The top teeth press the bottom lips. |
Air | The air flows through the teeth. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
#5: /n/ | |
Tongue | Your tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth. |
Air | The air flows through the nose. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#6: /ə/ | |
Tongue | The tongue remains forward and relaxed. |
Lips | The lips relax. |
Jaw | The jaw drops. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#7: /r/ | |
Tongue | The tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth. |
Air | The air flows through a narrow space in your mouth. |
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