American English sound
kʰ /kʰ/
Learn how to hear and produce the kʰ sound with IPA, simple spelling, example audio, and coaching videos.
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Inside the mouth
Close-up example
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How to Make the Kʰ Sound
Where
The of your tongue raises up and touches the (Velar)
How
Let pressure build behind your tongue and release in a pop that causes a puff of air to come out of your mouth ( )
Voice
silent (Unvoiced)