Is the N silent in Swahili?
In Swahili, there are no silent letters, and neither do letters change pronunciation depending on spelling, as they sometimes do in English (compare cough and through). Each letter is pronounced individually, the same way every time.
How is the letter J pronounced in Swahili?
Swahili Alphabet
| Swahili Alphabet | English Sound | Pronunciation Example |
|---|---|---|
| J j | j | as in jump |
| K k | k | as in kite |
| L l | l | as in lick |
| M m | m | as in man |
What are some Swahili words?
Basic Swahili Phrases for Travelers
- Hello: jambo/ hujambo/ salama.
- How are you?: habari gani.
- Fine (response): nzuri.
- Goodbye: kwa heri/ kwa herini (more than one peson)
- See you later: tutaonana.
- Nice to meet you: nafurahi kukuona.
- Goodnight: lala salama.