Alphabet Flashcards
How many letters are in the modern Turkish alphabet?
29 letters
The alphabet consists of 8 vowels and 21 consonants.
What are the 8 vowels in the modern Turkish alphabet?
- a
- e
- i
- ı
- o
- ö
- ü
- u
These vowels are essential for pronunciation in Turkish.
What is the effect of the letter G/g when it follows a vowel?
It makes that vowel sound longer
This letter is also known as ‘yumuşak ğ’.
What does the Turkish word ‘sağ’ mean?
Right side
‘Sağ’ is used in various contexts, including directions.
What does ‘değil’ mean in Turkish?
Not
‘Değil’ is used for negation in sentences.
What is the pronunciation of the letter Aa in Turkish?
(Ah)
This is the phonetic representation of the letter.
What is the pronunciation of the letter Bb in Turkish?
(Bey)
This is the phonetic representation of the letter.
What is the pronunciation of the letter Cc in Turkish?
(jay)
This is the phonetic representation of the letter.
What is the pronunciation of the letter Çç in Turkish?
(chey)
This is the phonetic representation of the letter.
What is the pronunciation of the letter Dd in Turkish?
(Deuh)
This is the phonetic representation of the letter.
What is the pronunciation of the letter Ee in Turkish?
(Ey)
This is the phonetic representation of the letter.
What is the pronunciation of the letter Ff in Turkish?
(Feh)
This is the phonetic representation of the letter.
What is the pronunciation of the letter Gg in Turkish?
(Gey)
This is the phonetic representation of the letter.
What is the pronunciation of the letter Ğğ in Turkish?
(Yumuşak ğ)
This letter has a unique sound characteristic in Turkish.
What is the pronunciation of the letter Hh in Turkish?
(Heh)
This is the phonetic representation of the letter.