Pronunciation reference

Soft consonants

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The letters č, š, ž, ď, ť, ň, and ľ represent distinct consonants.

Overview

Treat marked consonants as distinct sounds, not decorated letters.

The caron changes the consonant sound. Treat each marked letter as its own sound rather than decoration.

Practice minimal contrasts slowly, then place each sound in a short phrase.

Listen for

c / č plain / caron

s / š plain / caron

Articulation

For č, š, and ž, raise the tongue slightly and let the sound pass further back in the mouth.

Examples

čoženaďakujem

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Source

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