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Move to the long vowel sound /eɪ/ by keeping a steady mouth position.
End with the /n/ sound, where your tongue touches the roof of your mouth behind your teeth.
plan (plans)
plain (plains)
plen (plens)
Start with the sound /p/ by closing your lips and releasing air.
Move to the long vowel sound /eɪ/ by keeping a steady mouth position.
End with the /n/ sound, where your tongue touches the roof of your mouth behind your teeth.
plan (plans)
plain (plains)
plen (plens)
No, it is part of the long vowel /eɪ/.
Yes, it sounds like 'plain'.
Yes, stress the vowel sound /eɪ/.
A vehicle that flies in the sky.
/ˈɛərˌpleɪn/
A powered flying vehicle.
/plæn/
A detailed proposal.
/ˈplænɪt/
A celestial body in orbit.
Airplane begins with 'air', pronounced /ɛr/.
Plan has a short vowel /æ/ at the end.
Planet adds an 'et' at the end with /ɪt/ sound.
Ensure to hold the vowel sound /eɪ/ long and steady.
Remember the 'e' is not silent; it helps form the /eɪ/ sound.
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