p
Consonant
voiceless bilabial stop
Example words
penspincup
Highlighted letters show where /p/ is typically spelled.
How to produce this sound
SoundVoiceless bilabial stop.
TongueKeep the tongue relaxed and out of the closure; the constriction is made with both lips. Build full closure at the target place, then release with a controlled burst.
LipsBring both lips together firmly, then release cleanly.
JawKeep jaw stable with only enough opening for a crisp release.
VoiceKeep vocal folds apart (no voicing) and let airflow drive the segment.
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