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How to pronounce get the hang of

get the hang of
/get ðə hæŋ ʌv/

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/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ð/as in thisTongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/h/as in helloA light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.

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Get the hang of is pronounced /get ðə hæŋ ʌv/ in American English.

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