January 24, 2004Spanish Language Blog Archives |
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Sounds of letters aren't fixedThe Spanish n usually has the same sound as the English "n," but when it comes before a b, v or p, it sounds more like the English "m." And when n comes before a g, it can sound like something else entirely. The process by which the sounds of letters change depending on the sounds around them is known as assimilation. Learn more...12:15 PM # |
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