4. The Initial n

Cantonese SoundIPASimilar English Sound
Initial n[n]n as in net

Step 1  Listen to the initial n.

n

Step 2  Listen and repeat.

n

Blade of tongue: The flat part just behind your tongue tip

Alveolar ridge: The small ridge just behind your upper front teeth

Practice  Practice saying the initial n with different finals. Listen and repeat.

  1. n ‒ aa ‒ naa4
  2. n ‒ ai ‒ nai4
  3. n ‒ ei ‒ nei4