Challenging Sounds
Focus on tricky initials, finals and tongue positioning advice.
13 articles
I have trouble saying Qù, it sounds too much like Chu. How do I fix it?
Is the pinyin "R" similar to the middle sound of the word "Asia"?
It seems like the tongue position for Zh/Ch/Sh/R is impossible to say, is it?
Where should the tongue be for the retroflex consonants? (Zh/Ch/Sh/R)
Sometimes the "a" in "-üan" nasal finals sounds different to me, why?
When is 给 pronounced gěi and when is 给 pronounced jǐ
Why does the "w" in "wo" sound intentionally pronounced when I know it isn't supposed to be?
When is 教 pronounced jiāo vs. jiào?
How do I pronounce 起来？Is it qǐlái? qilái? qilai?
How do I pronounce 儿 er when placed after another character (i.e., 一会儿 yī huìr)?
How to pronounce 份儿?
How to pronounce 喂 when answering the phone?
Why is "-ou" the set for "jiu"? "-en" the set for "lun"? "-ei" the set for "shui"?