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The /p/ Sound

LipsThe lips start together. Then they separate.
TeethThere is a separation between the teeth.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of words with the /p/ sound


schweppes
/ˈʃwɛps/
Pronounced by Joanna

Pronounced by Salli

Pronounced by Joey

Pronounced by Matthew

apple
/ˈæpəl/
/ˈæ-pəl/
Pronounced by Joey

burpees
/ˈbɜrpɪz/
/ˈbɜrp-ɪz/
Pronounced by Joanna

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

popeye
/ˈpɑˌpaɪ/
Pronounced by Ivy

experiment
/ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/
/ɪks-ˈpɛ--mənt/
Pronounced by Kimberly

specifically
/spəˈsɪfɪkli/
Pronounced by Joey

relationship
/riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/
Pronounced by Ivy

pretty
/ˈprɪti/
Pronounced by Salli

wake-up
/ˈweɪˌkʌp/
Pronounced by Justin