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The /d/ Sound

TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of words with the /d/ sound


herder
/ˈhɜrdər/
/ˈhɛr-dər/
Pronounced by Kendra

diet
/ˈdaɪət/
/ˈdaɪ-ət/
Pronounced by Kendra

dodged
/ˈdɑʤd/
/ˈdɑʤd/
Pronounced by Salli

thread
/ˈθrɛd/
Pronounced by Matthew

donation
/doʊˈneɪʃən/
/doʊ-ˈneɪ-ʃən/
Pronounced by Joanna

attainder
/əˈteɪndər/
/ə-ˈteɪn-dər/
Pronounced by Joanna

day
/deɪ/
/ˈdeɪ/
Pronounced by Joanna

herdal
/ˈhɛrdəl/
/ˈhɛr-dəl/
Pronounced by Joanna

day-by-day
/ˈdeɪbaɪˌdeɪ/
/ˈdeɪ-baɪ-ˌdeɪ/
Pronounced by Joey

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