The Turkish alphabet is based on the Latin script, but it has a unique twist with 29 letters! Let’s dive into the essentials:
Vowels (Ünlüler):
Turkish has 8 vowels, divided into front and back vowels:
Front Vowels: E, İ, Ö, Ü
Back Vowels: A, I, O, U
Consonants (Ünsüzler):
There are 21 consonants in Turkish, including a few unique ones:
Ç [ch]: Like ch in "chess"
Ş [sh]: Like sh in "ship"
Ğ [soft g]: Lengthens the preceding vowel, not pronounced on its own
Special Letters:
I (without a dot): A unique back vowel, pronounced as a soft "uh."
Ü and Ö: Similar to German or French, pronounced like u in "menu" or eu in "feu."
C: Pronounced as j in "joy."
Letters Not in Turkish:
The letters Q, W, and X don’t exist in the Turkish alphabet. Instead, their sounds are replaced by K, V, and KS.
Practice Makes Perfect!
Here’s a quick sentence to practice:
“Türkçe öğreniyorum.” – “I am learning Turkish.”
Have fun exploring Turkish letters, and let us know which ones you find most interesting!
Learn Turkish Letters Your Guide to the Turkish Alphabet
Learn Turkish Letters Your Guide to the Turkish Alphabet
