/j/as in “yes”

Consonant

How to pronounce /j/ in English

The /j/ sound is a palatal, voiced, glide consonant.

Voiced
Glide
Palatal

Jaw
Open your mouth slightly.
Tongue
Raise the middle of your tongue close to the roof of your mouth.
Lips
Stretch your lips a little.

Note: Make sure your tongue isn't causing any airflow obstructions.

Example words

yes
yellow
you
music
few

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