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XHOSAROOTS
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Welcome to XHOSA ROOTS, the channel dedicated to promoting and preserving the Xhosa language! Explore our unique bilingual Xhosa-English dictionary and dive into insightful videos on Xhosa phonology, language structure, and cultural context. Through expert analysis and engaging content, we bring the richness of Xhosa to life. Whether you’re learning Xhosa or curious about the language and culture, this is the place to start!
Xhosa Phonology: Approximants explained
Get to know the flowing sounds of Xhosa! In this focused clip from our phonology series, we explore approximants - the smooth, fluid consonants that help give Xhosa its melodious quality. Learn about both traditional Xhosa approximants and those that have been borrowed from other languages to enrich the sound system.
This clip is part of our comprehensive Xhosa Phonology lesson. Watch the full video here for a complete understanding of Xhosa sounds: th-cam.com/video/K2Kmfw7mN7w/w-d-xo.html
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This clip is part of our comprehensive Xhosa Phonology lesson. Watch the full video here for a complete understanding of Xhosa sounds: th-cam.com/video/K2Kmfw7mN7w/w-d-xo.html
🎯 New to XHOSAROOTS? Subscribe for weekly Xhosa language content!
#XhosaLanguage #LearnXhosa #AfricanLanguages #Linguistics #LanguageLearning #SouthAfrica
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Xhosa Phonology: All about nasal sounds
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Explore the world of nasal consonants in Xhosa! In this clip from our comprehensive phonology guide, learn about the different types of nasal sounds that enrich this beautiful language. From simple nasals like 'm' in "mama" to more complex ones like 'nyh' in "nyuphano," each sound adds to Xhosa's unique phonological landscape. Featured in this lesson: ✨ Fully voiced nasals (m, n, ny, ng) ✨ Slac...
Xhosa Phonology: Mastering the 10 Xhosa vowels
มุมมอง 1714 วันที่ผ่านมา
Ever wondered about the beautiful vowel sounds in isiXhosa? In this short clip from our comprehensive phonology guide, discover how Xhosa uses 5 basic vowels (i, u, e, o, a) - but with a fascinating twist! Each vowel has a short and long version, taking the total vowel count to 10. Watch to learn: ✨ How vowel length changes word meaning ✨ The difference between short and long vowels ✨ Real exam...
Episode 1: Xhosa Phonology: Learn the sounds to master the Xhosa language
มุมมอง 3514 วันที่ผ่านมา
Dive into the fascinating world of Xhosa sounds! In this comprehensive guide to Xhosa phonology, discover: ✨ The complete vowel system incl. the 10 vowels of Xhosa ✨ The unique four airstream mechanisms ✨ 18 distinct click consonants (dental, lateral, and postalveolar) ✨ Essential plosives, fricatives, and affricates ✨ How tones change word meanings Perfect for language learners, linguistics en...
Xhosa Phonology: How to Pronounce Xhosa Affricates: tsh, thsh, kr and more!!
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Discover the vibrant affricates of the Xhosa language in this episode of our Xhosa phonology series! Affricates are consonants that begin as a stop and release as a fricative, producing a complex sound. In this clip, we break down the various Xhosa affricates such as ts, ths, tsh, thsh, j, and kr, explaining their pronunciation with examples. Learn how these sounds are articulated and explore h...
Xhosa Phonology: Mastering Friction with Xhosa Fricatives
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Explore the intriguing world of Xhosa fricative consonants in this episode of our Xhosa phonology series! Fricatives are produced by forcing air through a narrow opening in the vocal tract, creating a friction-like sound. In this clip, we cover both voiced and voiceless fricatives, focusing on their places of articulation - from labiodental to alveolar and postalveolar. Xhosa also features some...
Xhosa Phonology: A guide to Xhosa Plosives; the Consonants that Stop and Pop
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Explore the intriguing world of Xhosa phonology, focusing on its distinctive plosive consonants (e.g. p, b, t, k, etc.). This video delves into the various types of plosives found in the Xhosa language. Learn about the unique articulatory features of these sounds, their role in Xhosa phonology, and how they compare to plosives in other languages. With clear explanations, this video offers an ac...
Xhosa Phonology: Mastering the Click Sounds in Xhosa
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Dive into the fascinating world of Xhosa phonology, focusing on one of its most distinctive features: clicks. To help you learn to pronounce Xhosa clicks, this video explores the unique airstream mechanisms used in Xhosa, including pulmonic, velaric, ejective, and implosive sounds. Learn about the three main types of clicks in Xhosa - dental, lateral, and postalveolar - and their variations. Wi...
Imbongi Yomthonyama - University of Fort Hare/PanSALB event
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There is so much to take from this; there is the language, there is the culture, there is the poetry. For me, quite frankly, it made me happy so I felt the need to share it and let the bard speak for himself. I also transcribed it for those who are so inclined and translated it so that others can also enjoy the access. This part (Part 1) has the isiXhosa version and the next part (Part 2) conta...