Pashto phonetics

Pashto phonetics involves the unique sounds used in the Pashto language, which is spoken primarily in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It features consonants similar to those in English but includes distinct sounds like "ṭ" (a hard "t" with emphasis) and "kh" (a guttural "kh" sound like in German). Pashto also has several vowels, including short and long forms, that shape word meanings. The language employs a rich set of consonants with some produced at the back of the mouth or with complex tongue movements. Understanding Pashto phonetics helps in accurate pronunciation and comprehension of its spoken form.