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How to pronounce appalachian mountains

appalachian mountains
/æpəˈleɪtʃən ˈmaʊntənz/

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Appalachian mountains, sound by sound

/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/tʃ/as in chairOne sound: “t” released straight into “sh”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/aʊ/as in nowGlide from “ah” to “oo”. One syllable.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.

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Appalachian mountains is pronounced /æpəˈleɪtʃən ˈmaʊntənz/ in American English.

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