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j (j)

The j (j) sound is made by opening the mouthand pushing the lips outward. The teeth areshown clenched together. The tip of the tonguetouches 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 ispronounced: d

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jacket (jak t)

A jacket is a short coatworn outside in chillyweather to keep warm.

jet (jet)

A jet is a very fastairplane which cantravel long distances.

juggle (jug l)

To juggle is to throw severalobjects into the air at once andkeep them bouncing off thehands.

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k (k)

The k (k) sound is made by opening themouth medium wide. The teeth are slightlyapart, with some of the top and bottom frontteeth shown. The sides of the tongue touch thetop back teeth. Air is blown through quickly.Note: In the International Phonetic Alphabet, the k (k) sound ispronounced: k

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kangaroo (kan g rü )

A kangaroo is a large, leap-ing animal from Australia. Thefemale kangaroo has a pouchin which to carry her young.

key (k )

A key is a shaped metalinstrument for locking andunlocking a door or a box.

kite (k t)

A kite is a toy madefrom paper or cloth whichcan fly high in the wind.

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l (l)

The l (l) sound is made by opening the moutha bit. The teeth are slightly apart, with only thebottom front teeth shown. The tip of the tonguetouches the top front teeth.Note: In the International Phonetic Alphabet, the l (l) sound ispronounced: l

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ladder (lad r)

A ladder is a wooden ormetal frame with rungs forclimbing to high places.

lemon (lem n)

A lemon is an oval-shaped, yellow citrusfruit with tart juice.

lighthouse (l t hous)

A lighthouse is a talltower with a very stronglight for warning boatsthat land is nearby.