How to Pronounce 'sp' in English

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Practice the sounds individually before you combine them.

   The 'sp' sound is the same as the individual sounds, but in close succession.
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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. , The 'p' sound is also voiceless. , Start with the hissing 's' sound and then close your lips momentarily to stop the air and get the 'p'. , Try pronouncing "spa" or "spuh". ,,, Note that, although the air stops, it does only stop momentarily.
   
   You will open your lips at the end of these words. , 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 'p'

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   Step 5: bring the lips together (location 2) and stop the air momentarily before opening the mouth into the following vowel.

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   Step 6: Combine the two sounds.

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   Step 7: Add a voiced vowel after this sound.

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   Step 8: Practice words that begin with "sp"

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   Step 9: such as spit

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    Step 10: speed and spade.

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    Step 11: Practice words that have "sp" in the middle like "inspire" and "whisper".

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    Step 12: Practice words that end in "sp"

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    Step 13: like "grasp"

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    Step 14: "crisp" etc.

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    Step 15: Look at your mouth in the mirror while saying these words.

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    Step 16: Practice and use these words as much as you can.

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