ç
Consonant
/ç/ — Voiceless palatal fricative
Example words
| Word | German |
|---|---|
| ich | /ʔɪç/ |
| mich | /mɪç/ |
| Milch | /mɪlç/ |
| Bücher | /byːçɐ/ |
| leicht | /laɪ̯çt/ |
| Licht | /lɪçt/ |
| Küche | /kyːçə/ |
| sprechen | /ʃprɛçən/ |
| Kirche | /kɪʁçə/ |
| recht | /ʁɛçt/ |
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How to produce this sound
SoundVoiceless palatal fricative.
TongueLift the front tongue body toward the hard palate without creating unnecessary tension. Form a narrow constriction to generate continuous, controlled friction.
LipsUsually keep lips neutral or slightly spread.
JawKeep the jaw slightly open and stable so the channel stays consistent.
VoiceKeep vocal folds apart (no voicing) and let airflow drive the segment.
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