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American English sound

J /ʤ/

Learn how to hear and produce the J sound with IPA, simple spelling, example audio, and coaching videos.

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Inside the mouth

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How to Make the J Sound

Where

Put the of your tongue on your (Post-Alveolar)

How

Let pressure build behind your tongue and release in a small pop. Continuing breathing out as your tongue comes back down making a hissing sound ()

Voice

vibrate (Voiced)