Vowels
A vowel is "a speech sound that is produced by comparatively open configuration of the vocal tract, with vibration of the vocal cords but without audible friction and is a unit of the sound system of a language that forms the nucleus of a syllable. Contrasted with consonant ."
It is also "a letter representing such a sound, such as a, e, i, o, u."
Buddha, Benz and Being: a Meditation on Vowels
بت، بنز و بودن: تفكر سر مصوّت
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by Rezwan on 12/15 at 01:51 AM
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Here is an excellent meditation to help you get in touch with Persian vowel sounds and their appearance in writing. Just say this mantra over and over in Persian: Wind was. The willow was. The Buddha on the Benz was. (Yeah, Persian word order is a bit different). How to say it in Persian? Let’s explore:
Vowels
مصوّت
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by Rezwan on 12/15 at 01:12 AM
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Good news and bad news about Persian vowels, zir-o-zebar, and a Buddha with a benz. All in one convenient post!
