How to Pronounce 'sk' in English

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Practice the two sounds individually.

   The 'sk' sound in English is simply a combination of the 's' and the 'k' sounds right together.
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   Step 2: To say 's'

   This place is called the alveolar ridge.
   
   Without voice, blow through this space so that you get a hissing sound.
   
   This is called a fricative. ,,, Try pronouncing "ska" or "skuh". ,,,, You may have difficulty pronouncing because of incorrect tongue movements.
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   Step 3: place the tip of the tongue just off the ridge behind the teeth.

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   Step 4: To say 'k'

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   Step 5: bring the back of your tongue (14) up against the roof of your mouth (8

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   Step 6: called the wiktionary:velum) so that it stops the air momentarily.

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   Step 7: Practice the two sounds in close succession.

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   Step 8: Add a voiced vowel after this sound.

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   Step 9: Practice words that begin with "sk"

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    Step 10: such as "scam"

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    Step 11: "skip"

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    Step 12: "skin"

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    Step 13: "skid" etc.

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    Step 14: Practice words that have "sc" in the middle like "muscular".

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    Step 15: Practice words that end in "sk"

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    Step 16: like "task"

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    Step 17: "desk"

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    Step 18: and "ask".

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    Step 19: Look at your mouth in the mirror while saying these words.

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