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American English Pronunciation Lovers Community
American English Pronunciation Lovers Community
| Sound | Tongue | Lips | Jaw | Teeth | Air | Vocal Chords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| /ə/ | The tongue remains forward and relaxed. | The lips relax. | The jaw drops. | The vocal cords vibrate. | ||
| /r/ | The tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth. | The air flows through a narrow space in your mouth. | The vocal cords vibrate. |