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Swiss Jake Posted 20 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation

pronounciation of G, J

Hello everybody.

I am wondering where do you have your tongue, lips when you say the letters G,J?? Can anybody please explane how this letters are correctly pronounced?

Thank you

Jake
  

Top answer

) sounds. Actually if you pronunce these two sounds, you'll have the sound in question. So, the place of articulation is somewhere between the two, soft palate.

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  • ) sounds.
  • Actually if you pronunce these two sounds, you'll have the sound in question.
  • So, the place of articulation is somewhere between the two, soft palate.
  • So, in this particular sound, the air is trapped behind the tongue (tongue touches the palate) and then the tongue comes to a lower position (just a little) allowing the air flow between the tongue and palate.
  • Hope that it helps.
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You know that it is a combination of /d/ and /zh/ (as in measure, treasure) ((I have to install IPA fonts!) sounds. Actually if you pronunce these two sounds, you'll have the sound in question. So, the place of articulation is somewhere between the two, soft palate. And it is a stop-fricative sound (/d/ is a stop, meaning you block the air somewhere in your mouth and the block suddenly opens wit
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Excellent explanation, thanks.

I have one more though. What's the difference between "ch" and "g" in the pronounciation? I mean I couldn't tell a difference between "geez" and "cheese". The "c,s" and "z" thing is another problem.

Thank you in advance!

Jake
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/ch/ is pronunced in the same manner that I explained, and it is somewhere between /t/ and /sh/. The only difference between /ch/ and /dz/ is something linguistics refer to as unvoiced/voiceless and voiced. In the articulation process of a voiced consonant, /dz/ for example, the vocal cords are vibrated; if you touch your Adam's apple you'll feel the vibration and your hand slightly
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woow, true. I got that now. But I think I need some practice.

Thank you!

Jake

PS.: You mentioned an "Adam's apple" Is that's the same as larynx?
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Exactly, larynx is the linguistic term as well. If you keep practising, you'll soon master them! Emotion: smile
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