Chapter 3 - The Alphabet and Pronunciation Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Gamma nasal
A
γγ
γκ
γχ
γξ
2
Q
short vowels
A
ε
ο
3
Q
long vowels
A
η
υ
ω
4
Q
short or long vowels
A
α
ι
5
Q
where/when is the diaeresis used
A
only over diphthongs in proper nouns
6
Q
what is a diphthong
A
two vowels that together make only one sound
7
Q
improper diphthongs aka
A
iota subscripts
8
Q
vowels
A
α
ε
η
ι
ο
υ
ω
9
Q
the diphthongs
A
αι
ει
οι
αυ
ου
υι
ευ
ηυ
10
Q
improper diphthongs/iota subscripts
A
ᾳ
ῃ
ῳ
11
Q
where is a iota subscript used
A
It’s only ever under a long vowel. [It helps identify the case]
12
Q
True or false: the iota subscript affects pronunciation
A
False
