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Explore the writing examples below. Sound comparisons are approximate; use complete words and recordings to develop your listening and pronunciation.
| A a | [a] as in Alabama |
| B b | [b] as in bay |
| C c | [ʨ] as in chat |
| D d | [d] as in day |
| E e | [ɛ] as in egg |
| F f | [f] as in fun |
| G g | [ɡ] as in gold |
| H h | [h] as in hi |
| I i | [i] as in meat |
| J j | [ʥ] as in job |
| K k | [k] |
Learning guide
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