Turkish pronunciation: Sürtünmeliler - /z/

Sample pronunciation audio

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

Quick tip

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

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• zaman

• az

• yaz

• zeytin

• zengin

Minimal pairs

• zaman / saman
• az / as
• yaz / yas
• zeytin / seyit
• zengin / senin

How to produce this sound

The Turkish /z/ is like the 'z' in 'zoo'. Place your tongue close to the roof of your mouth behind your teeth and let your vocal cords vibrate.

Common mix-ups

• zaman / saman
• az / as
• yaz / yas
• zeytin / seyit
• zengin / senin

Closest comparison

zoo, zero, zone, lazy, zip