Tip
Articulation description
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| Audio sample: | [ts] |
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| Russian transcription | [ц] |
| Articulation description: | At first, the front part of the tongue is raised and touches the area behind the upper teeth. The tip of the tongue is pressed against the lower teeth. Then, the front part of the tongue dips and forms a chink the air stream breaks through; the tip of the tongue is still pressed against the lower teeth. The vocal cords do not vibrate. |