Bolo How to pronounce “bridge”
BRIJ
/brɪdʒ/ · 1 syllable
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Z vs J
Z is a buzzing S.
Z is ज़ (with the dot), never ज. Hold it: zzzz.
Lesson: Zero, not jero ›American R
Pull your tongue back and up without touching anything.
Don't roll it like र. Think of a growl: "grrr".
Lesson: The American R ›Ship vs Sheep
Short (ship): relaxed mouth, quick sound.
ship ≈ इ (short, relaxed). sheep ≈ ई (long, smiling).
Lesson: Ship or sheep ›Find all your weak sounds
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