Thread: Proper Pronuncition or Joke?

Well, I agree with you that Russian "х" is not always voiced, but when I pronounce it as a single sound I do feel that my vocal chords vibrate. Maybe that's why I was deluded

Originally Posted by iCake

Well, I agree with you that Russian "х" is not always voiced, but when I pronounce it as a single sound I do feel that my vocal chords vibrate. Maybe that's why I was deluded

It's still strange. When I pronounce a single standalone "х", my vocal chords do not vibrate. You are either cheated by your own hearing, or you have quite a non-standard pronunication. I believe the first option is more likely

You know, one of my acquaintances tried to convince me that "ц" was a voiced consonant! As an argument, she provided an expression "звонко цокать".