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

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

#2: /l/
TongueThe tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.
AirThe air flows around the sides of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /ɛ/
TongueThe tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /ŋ/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate. The front part of the tongue touches the bottom front teeth.
LipsThere is a separation between the lips.
TeethThere is a separation between the teeth.
AirAir passes through the vocal cords to make the sound.
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.
#6: /θ/
TongueThe tip of the tongue comes through the teeth.
JawThe jaw and the mouth relax.
AirAir passes through the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#7: /s/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
Lips
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'lengths' Tongue Twister Challenge

Lengths and laughs, how they dance and prance, As jolly jesters take their chance! Twirling tongues, testing their might, With words that twist, turn, and ignite! Lengths, lengths, oh what funky lengths, That make our tongues go on adventures, with none of the sense. Say it quick, say it slow, just don't say it wrong, For in this tongue twister, joy is where we belong! Giggles and grins, fill up the room, As friends compete in this twisty word boom. Tongues tangle, but spirits soar, For laughter is what this challenge is for! So gather 'round, let's give it a try, Reciting this tongue twister that's sure to defy. Lengths and laughs, both odd and long, Bring joy and happiness all day long!

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10 American English Words Similar to 'lengths'

lengthen
lengthened
lengthening
lengthens
lengthways
lengthwise
lengthy
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lenhardt
lenhart

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