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Turkish Grammar → Turkish Alphabet → Vowels and Consonants

Turkish Alphabet is an essential part of learning Turkish grammar. In this lesson, we will learn about vowels and consonants. Vowels and consonants are crucial in understanding how to read, write, and speak in Turkish. Knowing about Turkish alphabets, including vowels and consonants, is the first step towards learning the Turkish Language.


With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Cardinal Numbers in Turkish & Questions.

Turkish Alphabet

The Turkish alphabet has 29 letters, including eight vowels and 21 consonants. Turkish writing system is phonetic, which means each letter represents a specific sound.

Vowels

Turkish has eight vowels, and all eight vowels are significant to the language. There are four regular and four irregular vowels.

Regular Vowels:

  • A (ah)
  • E (eh)
  • İ (ee)
  • U (oo)

Irregular Vowels:

  • Ö (eu)
  • Ü (ue)
  • I (uh)
  • O (aw)

It is essential to understand how to pronounce each vowel to pronounce words correctly. The table below shows Turkish vowels with their pronunciations and English translation.

Turkish Pronunciation English
A ah Father
E eh Red
I uh Fit
İ ee Ski
O aw Los Angeles
Ö eu German
U oo Look
Ü ue French

Consonants

Turkish has 21 consonants. Understanding how to pronounce each consonant is critical to speaking fully in Turkish. The table below shows Turkish consonants with their pronunciations and English translation.

Turkish Pronunciation English
B be Be
C je Jam
Ç ch Check
D de Door
F ef Find
G ge Great
Ğ not pronounced Soft G
H ha Heart
J jot Joy
K ka Card
L el Long
M em Mother
N en Night
P pe Penny
R er Roll
S es Sleep
Ş sh Sheep
T te Team
V ve Vet
Y ye Year
Z ze Zoo

Knowing how to pronounce the consonants is crucial in Turkish grammar.

Pronunciation

Turkish pronunciation is vital in learning grammar. Turkish words stress on the last syllable. In Turkish, the vowels and consonants, both have a distinct way of pronunciation.

Turkish has two dots (which are known as dieresis) over some of its vowels. The two dots indicate that the two succeeding vowels are not to be read as a single sound. The letter "İ" is one example of this. When this vowel is placed at the beginning or the middle of the sentence, the dotless letter "i" should be used instead of the dotted letter.

Another vital aspect of Turkish pronunciation is the softening of the letter "g." The letter "g" is pronounced as "ğ" when it follows a vowel or when it is at the end of a word. If "g" comes before a "k", it becomes a "soft g."

Practice

Practice is essential when learning anything new. It is recommended to practice Turkish vowels and consonants in combination with each other to improve pronunciation skills. Studying Turkish language vocabulary and practicing pronunciation skills regularly can lead to rapid progress in the language.

Sources

Table of Contents - Turkish Course - 0 to A1


Turkish Alphabet


Basic Grammar


Complex Grammar


Everyday Phrases


Numbers and Time


Turkish Culture


Daily Life

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Learn the Turkish Alphabet - Vowels - YouTube

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