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The /ʤ/ Sound

TongueThe tongue raises. It touches the roof of the mouth. Then it presses the roof of the mouth. Finally, it releases.
LipsThe corners of the lips are in. The rest of the lips flare.
TeethThe teeth are together.
AirThe air passes through the vocal cords and makes the sound. The air builds up when tongue presses the roof of the mouth. The air comes through when the tongue releases.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of words with the /ʤ/ sound


dodged
/ˈdɑʤd/
/ˈdɑʤd/
Pronounced by Salli

bandage
/ˈbændɪʤ/
/ˈbæn-dɪʤ/
Pronounced by Joanna

college
/ˈkɑlɪʤ/
/ˈkɑl-ɪʤ/
Pronounced by Ivy

digested
/ˈdaɪˌʤɛstɪd/
Pronounced by Salli

just
/ʤʌst/
/ˈʤʌst/
Pronounced by Justin

joke
/ʤoʊk/
/ˈʤoʊk/
Pronounced by Salli

advantage
/ædˈvæntɪʤ/
Pronounced by Ivy

courage
/ˈkɜrəʤ/
/ˈkɜr-ɪʤ/
Pronounced by Ivy

joy
/ʤɔɪ/
/ˈʤɔɪ/
Pronounced by Kendra

prestigious
/prɛˈstɪʤəs/
Pronounced by Ivy