Language
Turkish
Unit
Ünsüzler
IPA
/h/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for sürtünmeliler - /h/.

Quick tip

Let the air pass through a narrow gap, creating friction.

Letters and IPA

Letters

h

/h/

Practice words

  • hava

  • hayır

  • her

  • hafta

  • hızlı

Minimal pairs

  • hava / kava
  • hayır / ayır
  • her / yer
  • hafta / afta
  • hız / ız

How to produce this sound

The /h/ sound is made by letting air flow out of your mouth without using your vocal cords. Your mouth is open, and you simply breathe out, as in 'hello' or 'house'.

Common mix-ups

  • hava / kava
  • hayır / ayır
  • her / yer
  • hafta / afta
  • hızlı / ızlı

Closest comparison

house, hello, hand, happy, hat

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