ts
Consonant
/ts/ — Voiceless alveolar affricate
Example words
| Word | German |
|---|---|
| Zeit | /t͡saɪ̯t/ |
| Zug | /t͡suːk/ |
| Platz | /plat͡s/ |
| zehn | /t͡seːn/ |
| Zucker | /t͡sʊkɐ/ |
| zwei | /t͡svaɪ/ |
| Zimmer | /t͡sɪmɐ/ |
| zu | /t͡suː/ |
| Satz | /sat͡s/ |
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How to produce this sound
SoundVoiceless alveolar affricate.
TongueAim the tongue tip/blade at the alveolar ridge (just behind upper front teeth). Make a complete closure first, then release directly into a fricative channel in one segment.
LipsKeep lips neutral unless neighboring sounds require shaping.
JawKeep a moderate opening and avoid extra jaw bouncing during closure-release.
VoiceKeep vocal folds apart (no voicing) and let airflow drive the segment.
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