dʒConsonants
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Example words
job
giant
bridge
judge
How to make the sound
Start with the voiced closure of /d/, then release into the voiced friction of /ʒ/.
What to feel and listen for
The sound begins with a tiny stop and remains voiced through the friction.
Common mistake: Do not drop the voice or stretch it into the separate /d/ + /ʒ/ sequence.
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