How to pronounce Toenail in American English

/ˈtoʊnˌeɪl/

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

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#2: /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.
#3: /o/
Tongue	The back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /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.
#5: /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.
#6: /ˌ/
#7: /e/
Tongue	The tongue is high at the front of the mouth. It is not at the top of the mouth.
Lips	The lips are smiling.
Jaw	The jaw drops, opening the mouth a little bit.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /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.
#9: /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.