h
Consonant
voiceless glottal fricative
Example words
hataheadbehind
Highlighted letters show where /h/ is typically spelled.
How to produce this sound
SoundVoiceless glottal fricative.
TongueDo not force oral tongue constriction; the main action is at the glottis. Form a narrow constriction to generate continuous, controlled friction.
LipsKeep lips neutral.
JawKeep the jaw slightly open and stable so the channel stays consistent.
VoiceKeep vocal folds apart (no voicing) and let airflow drive the segment.
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