/wɑˈlid/
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#1: /w/ | |
Tongue | The back of the tongue reaches up high in the back. It does not touch the soft palate. The front part of the tongue remains forward. It touches the bottom front teeth. |
Lips | The lips form a rounded shape. They move away from the face. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#2: /ɑ/ | |
Tongue | The 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. |
Lips | The lips remain relaxed in a neutral position. |
Jaw | The jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#4: /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. |
#5: /i/ | |
Tongue | The tongue is tense and rises high. Then it moves to the front of the mouth. The tip of the tongue is low and behind the bottom front teeth. |
Lips | The lips are tense and wide. |
Jaw | The jaw drops, opening the mouth a little. |
Vocal Chords | The vocal cords vibrate. |
#6: /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. |
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roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi