How to Pronounce Xhosa
The Xhosa language is a prominent language spoken in South Africa. To pronounce Xhosa correctly, follow these guidelines:
- Xh – Pronounce this sound by placing your tongue against the back of your bottom front teeth and forcefully exhale, creating a sound similar to a click.
- o – Pronounce this as the “o” in “phone” or “hope.”
- s – Pronounce this as you would in English, with an “s” sound.
Overall, Xhosa is pronounced as “KOH-sa.”
Remember, the “X” in Xhosa represents an initial click sound, which may take some practice to perfect.