Turkish pronunciation: Kısa Ünlüler - /e/

Sample pronunciation audio

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

Quick tip

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

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• elma

• ev

• ekmek

• et

• eski

Minimal pairs

• el / al
• et / at
• ev / av
• ek / ak
• eski / aski

How to produce this sound

The Turkish /e/ is similar to the 'e' in 'bed' or 'pen'. Keep your tongue in the middle and relax your lips.

Common mix-ups

• el / al
• et / at
• ev / av
• ek / ak
• eski / aski

Closest comparison

bed, pen, red, ten, men