Consonants That Surprise You

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D, Gi, R, And V

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

da
North

Like a z.

South

Like a y.

gia
North

Like a z.

South

Like a y.

ra
North

Like a z.

South

A rolled-back r.

và
North

Like a v.

South

Like a y.

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

Letter Reference