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Sounds of Tanacross

Letter J

Letter j is pronounced as in English 'jump' and 'jam'. This sound occurs only at the start of a syllable.



Click on a video below to see and hear Mrs. Irene Arnold pronouncing words with J.
jah here
jêg berry
xadetjuut smoke is rising

Click below to hear Mrs. Laura Sanford illustrating the difference between ch, ch’ and j at the start of syllables.

CH   CH'