Tips for Somali pronunciation?

[JustSomeGuy]

I’ve recently began learning Somali and I can pronounce all of the letters, except “C”.

Can you guys give me any tips to help me learn how to pronounce it correctly? Or any resources which teach you how to say this sound?

 

[cunug3aad]

I’ve recently began learning Somali and I can pronounce all of the letters, except “C”.

Can you guys give me any tips to help me learn how to pronounce it correctly? Or any resources which teach you how to say this sound?

Is essentially the 'ayn ع from arabic, uses muscles in the throat/neck

In my arabic class the teacher had us say aaaaaaaahhh normally. Then we said it again while gently pressing on our throat. And you can hear the ع.

Eventually I started making the sound without needing to press.

 

[balanbalis]

Copy videos of people speaking Somali, speak slowly and record it. Then compare each vowel and see what’s off

 

[Riftvalley]

I’ve recently began learning Somali and I can pronounce all of the letters, except “C”.

Can you guys give me any tips to help me learn how to pronounce it correctly? Or any resources which teach you how to say this sound?

Adopted by a family Caucasian family?