Consonants That Surprise You

Some letters do not sound the way you would guess. Here they are, one page at a time.

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D, Gi, R, And V

These four letters change the most across the country. Listen to the central sound first.

da
Central

Like a y.

North

Like a z.

gia
Central

Like a y.

North

Like a z.

ra
Central

A rolled-back r.

North

Like a z.

Central

Like a v.

North

Like a v.

Tap both sides to hear the same four words said here and in the north.

Letter Reference