Proper Pronunciation Guide

milk

[mɪɫk]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the vowel as a very distinct
    /ɪ/ —like the vowel in the word “sit.”
  • Pronounce a very distinct dark “l”
    /ɫ/ after the vowel.
  • Lightly explode the final
    /k/.

Practice Sentence:

 Would you like a glass of milk?

Notes:

Avoid pronouncing a vowel in this word that is close to /ɛ/.

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