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

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

#2: /p/
LipsThe lips start together. Then they separate.
TeethThere is a separation between the teeth.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not 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: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /ˌ/
#7: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /ɑ/
TongueThe tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#9: /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.
#10: /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 'paradox' Tongue Twister Challenge

A paradoxical panda performed a pirouette, Balancing on a bouncing trampoline set. Packed with popcorn and peas in a pot, He pranced and paraded like a peacock, why not? His paradoxical nature, a playful delight, Twisting tongues and minds with all of his might. Puzzling and perplexing, yet joyous and fun, The paradoxical panda had just begun. He juggled jalapenos and jellybeans too, While reciting raspberry rhymes, he flew! With pizzazz and paws, he dazzled the crowd, A paradoxical panda, proud and loud. So grab your giggles and join in the game, Embrace the paradox, don't be the same. Twist your tongue with the word of the day, Paradoxes are joyful, in their whimsical way!

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