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

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Pillow' 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: /ɪ/
TongueThe 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.
LipsThe lips separated and relaxed.
JawThe jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /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.
#5: /o/
TongueThe back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'pillow'

You should've seen the pillow fight - feathers flying everywhere, laughter filling the room!

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Peter picked a prickly purple pillow, And placed it on his playful pooch named Philo. Philo then proceeded to prance and prance, Pawing at the pillow with a playful, prancing dance. Peter pondered, "Philo sure has a passion for pillows!" As they both laughed and giggled, forgetting their sorrows, They pranced and danced, causing a playful pillow fray, And all throughout the day, they kept the laughter at play.

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roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi




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