How do you pronounce Latvian alphabet?

Jul 19 2023

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The unique characters in the Latvian language can be a bit challenging to pronounce for English speakers but don't worry; with practice, it becomes easier. The letters Ģ ('ɟ'), Ķ ('c'), Ļ ('ʎ'), Ņ ('ɲ'), Ŗ ('r̊ʲ'), Š ('ʃ'), and Ž ('ʒ') have distinct sounds that you need to master. For instance, Ģ is similar to the 'g' in genre, whereas Ņ, corresponds somewhat to the Spanish Ñ.

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