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The word 'kwak' has one syllable.
ˈkwæk


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

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

#2: /k/
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 to adjust the sound that comes next.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#3: /w/
TongueThe back of the tongue reaches up high in the back. It does not touch the soft palate. The front part of the tongue remains forward. It touches the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips form a rounded shape. They move away from the face.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /æ/
TongueThe tongue is wide. The front stays forward, touching the back of the bottom front teeth. The back part of the tongue stretches up.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /k/
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 to adjust the sound that comes next.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

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Kooky Katy kwak-ed with keenness, kicking colorful kites with quickness. Carl joined in, clapping and cheering, as they created a kwak-ing chaos, clearing all cares. Keira the kangaroo bounced by, joining their jovial jumble, jumping with jubilation. Kwak-tastic fun for everyone, causing contagious laughter. Keep kwak-ing and keep on smiling, for life is a kwak-tastic adventure!

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