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How to pronounce leave no stone unturned

leave no stone unturned
/liːv nəʊ stəʊn ənˈtɜːnd/

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Leave no stone unturned, sound by sound

/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/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.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɜː/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

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Leave no stone unturned is pronounced /liːv nəʊ stəʊn ənˈtɜːnd/ in American English.

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