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Points of articulation (part 2)

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The side and tip of the tongue, the teeth and the lips: the letters English speakers most often blur together.

Lesson 3 of 10About 15 minFoundation

By the end of this lesson

  • Make ض from the side of the tongue
  • Separate the three tip-of-tongue groups
  • Use the lips correctly for ف ب م و
Letter(s)Where it is made
ضOne or both sides of the tongue against the upper molars
لThe front edges of the tongue against the gums of the upper front teeth
نThe tip of the tongue, just in front of ل
رThe tip of the tongue, slightly towards the top, near ن
ط د تThe tip of the tongue against the roots of the upper front teeth
ص ز سThe tip of the tongue near the lower front teeth, with a whistle
ظ ذ ثThe tip of the tongue against the edges of the upper front teeth
فThe inside of the lower lip against the tips of the upper front teeth
ب م وBoth lips: closed for ب and م, rounded for و

PracticeWhich point?

ثShow answer

Tongue tip and the edges of the upper front teeth

صShow answer

Tongue tip near the lower front teeth, whistling

فShow answer

Lower lip and upper front teeth

طShow answer

Tongue tip and the roots of the upper front teeth