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

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

#2: /θ/
TongueThe tip of the tongue comes through the teeth.
JawThe jaw and the mouth relax.
AirAir passes through the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#3: /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.
#4: /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.
#5: /t/
TongueThe 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.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#6: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /z/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'threatens'

My little sister always threatens to eat my dessert, but she never does.

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Theresa's three thick thimbles threatened to topple the teetering tower of tattered taffeta.

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