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The Oromo Alphabet (Qubee) & Pronunciation
Learn the 31 letters of the Oromo alphabet and master their pronunciation.
Qubee Abacaa: The Letters
| Letter | Example Word | Phonetic Hint |
|---|---|---|
| A, a | Aadaa (Culture) | As in "father" |
| C, c | Caaltuu (Name) | Explosive 'ch' |
| Dh, dh | Dhagaa (Stone) | Implosive 'd' |
| Ny, ny | Nyaata (Food) | As in "onion" |
| Q, q | Qubee (Letter) | Guttural 'k' |
| X, x | Xaafii (Teff) | Explosive 't' |
The Hudhaa (Apostrophe)
The apostrophe (‘) represents a glottal stop. For example: har'a (today), re'ee (goat).