English pronunciation: Plosives - /d/

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for plosives - /d/.

Quick tip

Plosives are made by blocking airflow and then releasing it suddenly.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• dog

• door

• day

• down

• desk

Minimal pairs

• day / they
• dead / dad
• deal / teal
• dare / there
• dock / dog

How to produce this sound

Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge behind your upper front teeth. Voice the sound as you release your tongue, like the start of 'dog'.

Common mix-ups

• day / they
• dog / dock
• dead / dad
• dare / there
• deal / teal

Closest comparison

dog, day, door, down, desk