x
Consonant
/x/ — Voiceless velar fricative
Example words
| Word | German |
|---|---|
| Bach | /bax/ |
| Buch | /buːx/ |
| Nacht | /naxt/ |
| Tochter | /tɔxtɐ/ |
| Kuchen | /kuːxən/ |
| machen | /maxən/ |
| Loch | /lɔx/ |
| Dach | /dax/ |
| Koch | /kɔx/ |
| acht | /axt/ |
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How to produce this sound
SoundVoiceless velar fricative.
TongueRaise the back of the tongue toward the soft palate (velum). Form a narrow constriction to generate continuous, controlled friction.
LipsKeep lips neutral unless coarticulation demands otherwise.
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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