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Try LingUp Now!Begin with the sound /f/ by placing your top teeth on your bottom lip.
Produce the /ɪ/ vowel by lowering your jaw slightly, tongue relaxed in the middle of your mouth.
End with /st/ by bringing the tongue up to touch the tooth ridge and pushing air out.
fis (misses the final 't')
fest (wrong vowel sound)
first (adds an 'r')
Same as American
Same as American
The 'i' vowel is similar in both words.
No, pronounce the 't' clearly at the end.
No, it has only one syllable.
A hand with fingers closed tightly.
/ˈfɪstfʊl/
As much as a fist can hold
/ˈfɪstɪkʌfs/
A fight with fists
/ˈfɪstfaɪt/
A fight using fists
'Fistful' has a clear /fʊl/ sound at the end.
'Fisticuffs' has three syllables unlike 'fist'.
'Fistfight' combines 'fist' and 'fight', with two syllables.
Watch yourself say 'fist' to ensure correct mouth position.
Emphasize the 't' to avoid sounding like 'fis'.
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