Sj-sound

Sj-sound
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The sj-sound is a sound used in some spoken languages. It is not in English but is in Swedish. The sound has been described as a palato-velar fricative, often labialised.

Examples

Language Word IPA Meaning
Mabzhi [ɧʰer] 'specific oath'
Ripurarian Colognian
Swedish skjuta [²ɧʉːta]ⓘ 'to shoot'
Wutun