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The /k/ Sound

TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of words with the /k/ sound


heineken
/ˈhaɪnəkən/
/ˈhaɪ--kən/
Pronounced by Joanna

mcconnell
/məˈkɑnəl/
Pronounced by Salli

hawkeye
/ˈhɔkˌaɪ/
/ˈhɔk-ˌaɪ/
Pronounced by Joanna

kaelin
/ˈkɛlɪn/
/ˈkɛ-lɪn/
Pronounced by Joanna

school
/skul/
Pronounced by Ivy

calling
/ˈkɔlɪŋ/
/ˈkɔ-lɪŋ/
Pronounced by Salli

car
/kɑr/
/ˈkɑr/
Pronounced by Ivy

backpack
/ˈbækˌpæk/
/ˈbæk-ˌpæk/
Pronounced by Joey

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

focus
/ˈfoʊkəs/
/ˈfoʊ-kəs/
Pronounced by Kevin