American English sound
h /h/
Learn how to hear and produce the h 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 H Sound
Where
Relax the tongue. Your narrow. (Glottal)
How
The air flowing between your partially closed creates a hissing sound in the throat.()
Voice
silent (Unvoiced)