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k

voiceless

velar

non-palatalized

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IPA [k]
AS [k]

Sound    lecturer 1  [k] in isolation
Sound    lecturer 2  [k] in isolation
Sound    lecturer 3  [k] in isolation
Based on Maciołek & Tambor (2012)
Voiceless: the vocal folds are separated, not vibrating, the air flows freely between them.
Velar: the back of the tongue lies against the soft palate.
Non-palatalized: the middle of the tongue is in a neutral position, it does not take part in the articulation.
Plosive: a closure in the oral cavity and of the soft palate obstructs the airflow from the lungs, the air-pressure rises, subsequently, there is a quick release of the closure in the oral cavity, i.e. a plosion.

[k] in expressions

Sound  Sound  Sound 

kasza

EN   groats
IPA [kaʂa]
AS  [kaša]
Sound  Sound  Sound 

laska

EN   walking stick
IPA [laska]
AS  [laska]
Sound  Sound  Sound 

lęk

EN   fear
IPA [lɛŋk]
AS  [leηk]