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Task 25: The initial `k` is pronounced with the back...

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The initial `k` is pronounced with the back of the tongue against the soft palate, just similar to `g`. But unlike `g`, `k` is aspirated. When you release it, there is a strong puff of air.

The initial k is pronounced with the back of the tongue against the soft palate, just similar to g. But unlike g, k is aspirated. When you release it, there is a strong puff of air.

Try saying k and feel a strong puff of air hit your hand if you hold it in front of your mouth. Then, try the same with g and you should feel almost no air.

When k combines with the finals a, e, and u, you get the syllables: ka, ke, and ku.

Let’s practice pronouncing these syllables, and then use ke in different tones as an example.

Pinyin	Character
`kē`	`稞`
`ké`	`咳`
`kě`	`可`
`kè`	`刻`