PhonemaSounds

Phoneme JH

How to pronounce /dʒ/ (JH) in English

Start with a /d/-like closure and release into voiced friction. job, judge, age are useful examples for locking in the sound.

How to articulate it

1

Position

Start with a /d/-like closure and release into voiced friction.

2

Typical mistake

It can drift toward /ʒ/ or /d/ + /ʃ/.

3

Example words

job · judge · age

Typical error and minimal pairs

Minimal pairs help the contrast click quickly.

Pair Example
jeep cheap
gin chin

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