Turkish pronunciation: Kısa Ünlüler - /o/

Sample pronunciation audio

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

Quick tip

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

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• okul

• on

• oda

• olmak

• otobüs

Minimal pairs

• on / un
• ol / al
• ot / at
• oda / ada
• ok / ak

How to produce this sound

The Turkish /o/ is similar to the 'o' in 'go' or 'note'. Round your lips and keep your tongue in the middle of your mouth.

Common mix-ups

• on / un
• okul / akul
• ol / al
• ot / at
• oda / ada

Closest comparison

go, open, note, old, only