/ˌkiˈɛv/
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| #1: /ˌ/ | |
| #2: /k/ | |
| 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 to adjust the sound that comes next. |
| Air | Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
| #3: /i/ | |
| Tongue | The tongue is tense and rises high. Then it moves to the front of the mouth. The tip of the tongue is low and behind the bottom front teeth. |
| Lips | The lips are tense and wide. |
| Jaw | The jaw drops, opening the mouth a little. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #5: /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. |
| #6: /v/ | |
| Lips | The bottom lips are in contact with the teeth. |
| Teeth | The top teeth press the bottom lips. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
I once visited Kiev and all I got was this lousy T-shirt, but at least it was stylish!
Kiev is keen on keeping candy in a cupcake!
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
