Unit 5.1
Letter: H
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Introduction
The letter h represents the only glottal consonant existent, which is the voiceless glottal fricative.
Form
The sound of h is:
| Uppercase | Lowercase | Phonetics |
|---|---|---|
| H | h | /h/ |
Example
h: hat, hate, hot.
Use
To pronounce the letter h is necessary to know that the glottis is in the middle part of the larynx, the same place where the vocal cords are located. In fact, the pronunciation of h uses the glottis as primary articulation, that is why letter h is called glottal. The air is aspirated, that is, the air comes out of your mouth as you say the sound.
- h is voiceless, so the vocal cords do not vibrate during the articulation of the consonant
Exercises
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