Trying to see if any sajha Bidwan has idea/knowledge about pronounciation and can explain for those two letters. ष and श

Biruwa · Sep 15, 2016 2:46 PM

The difference between श, ष, स is mainly based on the position of tongue while pronouncing. It can get tricky and many school teacher don't even know the difference. श (Ś) is palatal meaning the position of tongue is in the palatal region. Also, a gush of air which is called 'aspiration' comes out while pronouncing श. Example: शान्ति ष (Ṣ) is cerebral meaning the position of tongue is cerebral. The back portion of the tongue touches the very back portion inside the mouth. Example: विष्णु स (S) is dental meaning the position of tongue is close to the teeth. Example: सरस्वति By becoming aware of the level of stress the tongue puts while pronouncing, one can easily distinguish the difference.

ujl · Sep 15, 2016 4:41 PM

Thank you ujit, That was helpful. I basically understand the श sound but when I tried to sound विष्णु with the back portion of the tongue touches the very back portion it sounded like lato le bole jasto. Is there a youtube video or any audio with correct pronouncation for the ष sound?

Biruwa · Sep 16, 2016 5:32 PM