4. The Initial w

Cantonese SoundIPASimilar English Sound
Initial w[w]w as in we

Step 1  Listen to the initial w.

w

Step 2  Listen and repeat.

w

Soft palate: The back of the roof of your mouth

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

  1. w ‒ aa ‒ waa6
  2. w ‒ o ‒ wo6
  3. w ‒ ai ‒ wai6
  4. w ‒ un ‒ wun6
  5. w ‒ ong ‒ wong6