/ˈmɜrkɪn/
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| #2: /m/ | |
| Lips | The lips are together. |
| Air | The air comes out of the nose. There is no flow of air through the mouth. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #3: /ɜ/ | |
| Tongue | The middle part of the tongue lifts towards the roof of the mouth in the middle. The front of the tongue hangs down. But it does not touch anything. |
| Lips | The corners of the lips come in, pushing the lips away from the face. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #4: /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. |
| #5: /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. |
| #6: /ɪ/ | |
| Tongue | The tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth. |
| Lips | The lips separated and relaxed. |
| Jaw | The jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit. |
| Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
| #7: /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. |
Merkin the mermaid made marvelous mischief, Merrily mixing merlot and marmalade, While munching on marshmallows in the moonlight. Merkin's mirth was contagious and absurd, She danced to a funky merengue beat, Whirling and twirling, her tail did sway. The townspeople watched in wonder and awe, As Merkin mesmerized with her magical moves. Made them giggle and laugh, cheeks turning red, As they stumbled and bumbled, tripping over their tongues. But Merkin just smiled with mischievous glee, Knowing her mermaid madness was the best jubilee. So next time you're feeling down and in need of a grin, Remember Merkin the mermaid, who brought joy within.
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
