Language
Turkish
Unit
Ünlüler
IPA
/a/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for kısa ünlüler - /a/.

Quick tip

All Turkish vowels are short and pure; keep your tongue steady and don't glide.

Letters and IPA

Letters

a

/a/

Practice words

  • araba

  • adam

  • masa

  • kafa

  • baba

Minimal pairs

  • adam / odam
  • kasa / kısa
  • baba / babağ
  • masa / musa
  • kafa / kafağ

How to produce this sound

The Turkish /a/ is similar to the 'a' in 'car' or 'father'. Open your mouth wide and keep your tongue low and flat.

Common mix-ups

  • adam / odam
  • kasa / kısa
  • baba / babağ
  • masa / musa
  • kafa / kafağ

Closest comparison

car, father, mama, pasta, calm

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