6. The Initial Pair g and k

Cantonese Sound	Aspiration
Initial g	Unaspirated
Initial k	Aspirated 💨

The Initial g - Step 1 👂

Listen to the initial g.

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g ‒ g ‒ g ‒ g ‒ g

Listen and repeat.

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Soft palate: The back of the roof of your mouth

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g ‒ g ‒ g ‒ g ‒ g

Listen to the initial k.

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k ‒ k ‒ k ‒ k ‒ k

Listen and repeat.

💡 Tips

Soft palate: The back of the roof of your mouth

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k ‒ k ‒ k ‒ k ‒ k

Practice saying the initials g and k with the final aa. Listen and repeat.

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💡 Tips

Cantonese Sound	IPA	Similar English Sound
Initial g	[k]	g as in get
Initial k	[kʰ]	k as in kettle