Turkish pronunciation: Kısa Ünlüler - /y/

Sample pronunciation audio

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

Quick tip

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

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• gün

• gül

• tür

• süt

• dün

Minimal pairs

• gül / gul
• tür / tur
• süt / sut
• dün / dun
• gün / gun

How to produce this sound

To make /y/, say 'ee' as in 'see', but round your lips as if saying 'oo'.

Common mix-ups

• gül / gul
• tür / tur
• süt / sut
• dün / dun
• gün / gun

Closest comparison

This is a new sound in English. Closest: 'ee' in 'see' (but with rounded lips).