Language
Turkish
Unit
Ünsüzler
IPA
/j/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for yaklaşıklıklar - /j/.

Quick tip

Bring your tongue close to the palate without creating friction.

Letters and IPA

Letters

y

/j/

Practice words

  • yeni

  • yaz

  • yol

  • yüz

  • yağmur

Minimal pairs

  • yol / kol
  • yaz / az
  • yüz / üz
  • yeni / eni
  • yağ / ağ

How to produce this sound

The Turkish 'y' is pronounced like the English 'y' in 'yes'. Place the middle of your tongue close to the roof of your mouth without touching it, and let the air flow.

Common mix-ups

  • yol / kol
  • yaz / az
  • yüz / üz
  • yeni / eni
  • yağ / ağ

Closest comparison

yes, yellow, yoga, youth, yard

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