The Ghost Phonemes of Irish
Why does the "s" in the Irish word "sláinte" sound like an "sh"? The answer lies in slender and broad consonants, a core feature of Gaelic languages dictated by "ghost…
Tag: palatalization
What Makes Russian Difficult to Learn?
Language acquisition is a fascinating process filled with both challenges and rewards. For many learners, Russian, with its complex grammar rules and unfamiliar script, presents...