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How to pronounce “milk”

MILK

/mɪlk/ · 1 syllable

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Ship vs Sheep

Short (ship): relaxed mouth, quick sound.

ship ≈ इ (short, relaxed). sheep ≈ ई (long, smiling).

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Wednesday ≈ वेन्ज्डे, salmon ≈ स्यामन, receipt ≈ रिसीट, island ≈ आइल्यान्ड.

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Help me with a little milk.

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