Adigabze is not only difficult because of its grammar and vocabulary, the main problem for beginners is always the pronounciation of letters. The Circassian language features a variety of unique letters which may be tricky for our tongues.
One of those letters and certainly the most difficult to pronounce is the letter
"LH" (as in Adige Lhepk =Adige nation or people).
We might be the only nation to use this unique sound, that being said beginners will face hard times with it, only being able to either make their L's sound heavier or spit all over their chat partners faces.
There are few things to help yourself with the pronounciation in general; try listening to as much Circassian music as possible, getting your ears used to it and eventually hum along. Another great way to learn the spelling is listening to native Adigabze speakers.
I tried spelling the "LH" sound numerous times and finally figured out a way to master it:
1. Press the tip of your tongue against your upper teeth, the side of the tongue against your right or left cheek
2. Now you should feel like there is a gap; press air through it without making a sound! Remember: LH is not a vowel!
If you manage to do produce the sound, immediately try saying "Adige lhepk" and repeat these two words until you're really sure that you got it.
Let me know how it worked out for you =)
Wothej!
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