Blog Post #2

1. /k r ɪstəlɪn/

2.The first syllable of "kristalyn" is a velar plosive with an alveolar trill, front close-mid dipthong, and alveolar fricative "krɪs". The second syllable is a alveolar plosive, central unstressed (schwa) vowel "tə". The third and final syllable is alveolar liquid, front close-mid dipthong, nasal alveolar "lɪn".

3.To say my name you start by raising the back part of the tongue and press it against the roof of the mouth (soft palate), stopping all air flow to make a "k" sound, then raise your tongue toward the palate in the back of the mouth to make an "r" sound, after that you make a front close-mid vowel sound "ɪ", then place your tongue front against your closed teeth and blow air making an "s" sound, after that you build up air pressure with your teeth closed and let it out opening your teeth making a "t" sound, then open your mouth and make an "uh" sound, after that put your tongue between your teeth and make the "l" sound, then make the front close-mid vowel sound "ɪ" followed by a "n" sound.

"kri-stuh-lin"