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on j (j)
ns
co
The j (j) sound is made by opening the mouth
and pushing the lips outward. The teeth are
shown clenched together. The tip of the tongue
touches the top of the mouth.
Hint: J (j) sounds like ch (ch), but without air.
Note: In the International Phonetic Alphabet, the j (j) sound is
pronounced: d

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jacket (jak t)
A jacket is a short coat
worn outside in chilly
weather to keep warm.

jet (jet)
A jet is a very fast
airplane which can
travel long distances.

juggle (jug l)
To juggle is to throw several
objects into the air at once and
keep them bouncing off the
hands.
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t
an
on k (k)
ns
co
The k (k) sound is made by opening the
mouth medium wide. The teeth are slightly
apart, with some of the top and bottom front
teeth shown. The sides of the tongue touch the
top back teeth. Air is blown through quickly.
Note: In the International Phonetic Alphabet, the k (k) sound is
pronounced: k

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kangaroo (kan g rü )
A kangaroo is a large, leap-
ing animal from Australia. The
female kangaroo has a pouch
in which to carry her young.

key (k )
A key is a shaped metal
instrument for locking and
unlocking a door or a box.

kite (k t)
A kite is a toy made
from paper or cloth which
can fly high in the wind.

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t
an
on l (l)
ns
co
The l (l) sound is made by opening the mouth
a bit. The teeth are slightly apart, with only the
bottom front teeth shown. The tip of the tongue
touches the top front teeth.
Note: In the International Phonetic Alphabet, the l (l) sound is
pronounced: l

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ladder (lad r)
A ladder is a wooden or
metal frame with rungs for
climbing to high places.

lemon (lem n)
A lemon is an oval-
shaped, yellow citrus
fruit with tart juice.

lighthouse (l t hous)
A lighthouse is a tall
tower with a very strong
light for warning boats
that land is nearby.
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