j
palatal approximant — y in yes.
approximantpalatalvoiced
Hear it
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In combination
Sounds change colour depending on their neighbours — coarticulation is why isolated drilling only gets you so far.
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How each language writes it
| Language | Spellings | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | yu (use)ew | yes jɛs yes | |
| French | i+vowelyil(l) after vowel-ille | fille fij girl | Exceptions: ville, mille, tranquille keep /l/. |
| Spanish | ylli+vowel | calle ˈkaje street | ll and y merged (yeísmo) for most speakers. Argentina: [ʃ]. |
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