LESSON 9 OF 12
Your objective
Recognize the two moving-vowel paths and their ending handshape.
Understand the idea
The chart shows chin to 5 throat for /ay/ in “aim” and /oi/ in “oil”. Side to 5 throat represents /ie/ in “eye” and /ou/ in “how”. The “5” indicates the ending handshape. Learn the precise movement and timing through qualified instruction.
Chin → 5 Throat · Side → 5 Throat
The endpoint includes both a placement and a handshape.
A connection to remember
The path ends with handshape 5 at the throat.
Check the connection
What does the “5” in “Chin to 5 Throat” mean?
Show the answer
Ending handshape 5
The path ends with handshape 5 at the throat.
Put this idea into practice
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