Pronunciation

Frequently asked questions

When is Προφορά used?

Modern Greek has 5 vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) but multiple spellings for each. Consonants are mostly straightforward.

How is Προφορά formed?

Key consonants: β=v, γ=gh (before a/o/u) or y (before e/i), δ=th ( this ), θ=th ( think ), φ=f, χ=ch.

What are common mistakes with Προφορά?

🇬🇧 English speakers: Try to pronounce αι as 'eye' (it's 'e'), ει as 'ay' (it's 'ee'), and ου as 'ow' (it's 'oo'). Greek vowels are pure, never diphthongized. 🇷🇺 Russian speakers: Good vowel system match. Main issue: don't reduce unstressed vowels like in Russian (Greek ο is always 'o', never becomes 'a'). 🇨🇿 Czech speakers: Czech vowels are similar. Watch out: Greek doesn't distinguish vowel length (no á/a distinction). The θ and δ sounds don't exist in Czech.