Xhosa Phrasebook
You can download this handy printable 9-page Xhosa phrasebook here: www.wildcoast.co.za/files/XhosaPhrasebook.pdf
The booklet contains the following hints on pronunciation, commonly used phrases, and useful English to Xhosa word translations:
Also see the NEW: Xhosa Live Dictionary Best online Xhosa - English dictionary. Translates individual words from/to English or Xhosa.
Pronunciation guide
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Vowels
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a
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like a in hard
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e
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like e in red
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i
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like ee in seen
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o
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like a in all
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u
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like oo in moon
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Consonants
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d, f, h, j, l, m, n
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Pronounced as in English
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s, sh, v, w, y, z
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Pronounced as in English
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dl
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Similar in sound to hl (see below)
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g
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always like g in go
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hl
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Place your tongue to the side of your mouth and expel the air (like Welsh ll sound)
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ts
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A hissing sound made by placing your tongue just above your teeth and ejecting air.
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tsh
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similar to dge in judge
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ty
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similar to dge in judge
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r
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pronounced like "ch" in Reich
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Common diphthongs
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Clicks
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c
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Place your tongue at the back of the teeth and suck in, like when expressing annoyance.
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q
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Place your tongue on the roof of the mouth and suck in, like imitating a clock's ticking.
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x
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Place your tongue on your upper right jaw and pull it down, as if urging on a horse.
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