N'Ko Vowels
Click on any vowel to hear its pronunciation
Q
A
as in "father"
O
E
as in "bed"
U
I
as in "machine"
X
O
as in "boat"
I
U
as in "boot"
E
EE
as in "see"
A
AA
as in "car"
About N'Ko Vowels
Key Features
- N'Ko has 7 vowels that can be pronounced alone
- Each vowel has only one pronunciation unlike English
- Vowels are consistent across different Manding dialects
- Click any vowel above to hear its pronunciation
Pronunciation Guide
| N'Ko | Roman | Sound | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q | A | ah | father |
| O | E | eh | bed |
| U | I | ee | machine |
| X | O | oh | boat |
| I | U | oo | boot |
| E | EE | ay | pay |
| A | AA | aa | car |
Practice Tips
- Listen carefully to each vowel sound
- Repeat the pronunciation multiple times
- Compare with English equivalents
- Practice writing the N'Ko characters
- Use in words to build familiarity