ʔ
Consonant
glottal stop
Example words
uh-ohbutton (cockney)Hawai'i
How to produce this sound
SoundGlottal stop.
TongueDo not force oral tongue constriction; the main action is at the glottis. Build full closure at the target place, then release with a controlled burst.
LipsKeep lips neutral.
JawKeep jaw stable with only enough opening for a crisp release.
VoiceCoordinate voicing onset and offset cleanly for this segment.
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