/ˈlɔŋgər/
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#2: /l/ | |
Tongue | The tongue is against the back of the upper teeth. |
Air | The air flows around the sides of the mouth. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#3: /ɔ/ | |
Tongue | The tongue is flat. Then it moves low in the mouth and pulls back. The tip of the tongue should touch the back of the bottom front teeth. |
Lips | The lips form a rounded shape. |
Jaw | The jaw opens and the mouth widens. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#4: /ŋ/ | |
Tongue | The back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate. The front part of the tongue touches the bottom front teeth. |
Lips | There is a separation between the lips. |
Teeth | There is a separation between the teeth. |
Air | Air passes through the vocal cords to make the sound. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#5: /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. |
#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. |
My hair is getting longer, so I guess I'll be saving money on hats soon!
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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