2nd Lesson / The final -ς and the final -ν

•   THE FINAL -ς 

As we see in the first lesson, in greek alphabet there are 3 Σ σ ς. 

The last one is called τελικό (final).

We use it only in the end of a word. Ex. Σωκράτης , λόγος, μέθοδος

When I want to use the sound /s/ in the beginning or in the middle of a word I use this one /σ/

• THE FINAL -ν   

When we use the final -ν usually there is a change in pronounciation.  So, when the next word starts from π,τ,κ  we pronounce like /mb/, /nd/, /ng/.

Ex. δεν πάω ---- /thenbao/

          την τάξη ------- /tindaksi/

                    την καρέκλα ------- /tingarekla/ 

Of course we have to talk a lot for the final -ν. Stay tuned!
                                                                           Alexandra