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Stop consonants are sounds produced by completely blocking the airflow and then releasing it. Greek has six stop consonants, organized into three pairs by their place of articulation.
| Letter | Name | Uppercase | Lowercase | Sound | Place of Articulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Β β | Beta | Β | β | "v" as in "vet" | Lips (bilabial) |
| Π π | Pi | Π | π | "p" as in "pat" | Lips (bilabial) |
| Γ γ | Gamma | Γ | γ | "gh" (soft guttural) | Throat (velar) |
| Κ κ | Kappa | Κ | κ | "k" as in "kit" | Throat (velar) |
| Δ δ | Delta | Δ | δ | "th" as in "this" (voiced) | Teeth (dental) |
| Τ τ | Tau | Τ | τ | "t" as in "top" | Teeth (dental) |
Important: In Modern Greek, Beta sounds like "v" (not "b"), Delta sounds like "th" in "this" (not "d"), and Gamma sounds like a soft guttural "gh". These have shifted from their Ancient Greek pronunciations.
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