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Differentiating between English J and Y is also difficult for Swedes (at least for me), because in Swedish, a J at the start of a word is typically pronounced w
by DavidVoid 3y ago
Differentiating between English J and Y is also difficult for Swedes (at least for me), because in Swedish, a J at the start of a word is typically pronounced with a Y-sound. I have to make a conscious effort to make sure I don't get the words jet and yet mixed up when I say them.
- blur13 3y agoThis is so true. I made this mistake until a friend named Justin pointed out that his name was pronounced Justin and not Yustin... I found that to be bit embarrassing so that made the pronunciation rule stick.