4. The Final a
The final a is formed by the vowel a alone. Note that the final a only appears in very few words.
Step 1 Listen to the final a.
a
Step 2 Listen and repeat. Pay attention to your mouth shape. Use a mirror to check it if needed.
a
Tongue Position: Open your mouth a little by lowering your lower jaw a little. Lower the front of your tongue a little.
Lip Shape: Relax your lips. Avoid rounding or spreading them.
Practice Practice saying the syllables with the final a. Listen and repeat.
- g ‒ a ‒ ga3
- z ‒ a ‒ za3