/ˈstrɔŋˌhoʊldz/
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#2: /s/ | |
Tongue | The tongue is behind the teeth. |
Lips | |
Teeth | The teeth remain clenched. |
Air | The air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
#3: /t/ | |
Tongue | The tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air. |
Teeth | The teeth are together. Then they separate. |
Air | Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not 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: /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. |
#6: /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. |
#7: /ˌ/ | |
#8: /h/ | |
Tongue | The position of the tongue depends on the sound that comes next. |
Lips | The lips are open to let the air go through. |
Teeth | There is a separation between the teeth. |
Air | Air passes through the mouth. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |
#9: /o/ | |
Tongue | The back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#10: /ʊ/ | |
Tongue | The back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth. |
Lips | The lips flare. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#11: /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. |
#12: /d/ | |
Tongue | The tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air. |
Teeth | The teeth are together. Then they separate. |
Air | First, the air stops. Then it flows. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#13: /z/ | |
Tongue | The tongue is behind the teeth. |
Teeth | The teeth remain clenched. |
Air | The air flows through the tip of the tongue. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
I can't believe my knitting project has become one of my strongest strongholds!
Strongholds stand still strikingly steadfast.
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