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Georgian has exactly 5 vowels, matching the basic vowel system found in languages like Spanish, Japanese, and Swahili. If you speak any of these languages, the Georgian vowels will feel immediately familiar. Even for English speakers, these five pure vowels are straightforward to pronounce.
| Letter | Name | IPA | Sound | English Approximation | Example Word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ა | Ani | /ɑ/ | a | "a" in "father" | ანა (Ana — a name) |
| ე | Eni | /ɛ/ | e | "e" in "bet" | ერი (eri — nation) |
| ი | Ini | /i/ | i | "ee" in "see" | ინი (ini — the letter name) |
| ო | Oni | /ɔ/ | o | "o" in "more" | ორი (ori — two) |
| უ | Uni | /u/ | u | "oo" in "food" | უნი (uni — the letter name) |
Tip: Georgian vowels are pure — they do not glide or change quality mid-sound the way English vowels often do. When you say ო, keep it as a steady "o" without sliding into "ow".
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