The “ð” letter in Faroese, known as “edh” or “eth”, is relatively simple to pronounce as it represents a soft “th” sound, similar to the “th” in words like “weather” or “feather”. Mastering this pronunciation is essential to understanding the… Continue Reading
Pronouncing “świat” correctly in Polish can be a bit challenging for non-native speakers. This word, which means “world,” consists of two syllables and is pronounced as “shvyat”. Let’s break it down further to help you master its pronunciation. Understanding the… Continue Reading
Pronouncing the “ț” letter in Romanian may seem challenging for non-native speakers, but with a little practice, it becomes quite simple. In this post, we’ll cover the basics of pronouncing “ț” and provide some tips to make it easier. The… Continue Reading
The “kh” sound in Hebrew is pronounced as a voiceless velar fricative, similar to the “ch” sound in the German word “Bach” or the “j” in the Spanish word “jalapeño.” Understanding how to pronounce this sound correctly will significantly improve… Continue Reading
Pronouncing “llyfrgell,” the Welsh word for library, may be challenging for non-Welsh speakers. In this post, we break down the pronunciation into syllables and provide a phonetic guide to make it easier. Breaking down “llyfrgell” into syllables To pronounce “llyfrgell”… Continue Reading
Nihao (你好) is a common Mandarin Chinese greeting that translates to “hello” in English. To pronounce it correctly, say “nee how.” Pronouncing “Nihao” Syllable by Syllable To break down the pronunciation of nihao, we’ll look at it syllable by syllable.… Continue Reading
Dutch is generally considered a phonetic language, meaning its pronunciation closely corresponds to its written form. In this post, we will dive into the characteristics of the Dutch language that support this claim and the occasional exceptions. Characteristics of Dutch… Continue Reading
The pronunciation of the letter J in Dutch is a common question for those learning the language. The simple answer is that the J in Dutch is pronounced as the English letter Y. This blog post provides a further explanation… Continue Reading
In this blog post, we will learn how to pronounce “sõprus” (friendship) in Estonian. The correct pronunciation is /ˈsɤprus/. Understanding the Estonian Alphabet To pronounce “sõprus” correctly, it’s important to first understand the Estonian alphabet. The Estonian language has a… Continue Reading
In Finnish, the word “rakkaus” means love and is pronounced as “RAK-kous”. To get the pronunciation just right, follow these simple instructions. Breaking Down the Syllables Rakkaus has two syllables: RAK and kous. Break the word down into these smaller… Continue Reading
