Vietnamese phonetics

Vietnamese phonetics involve tones, vowels, consonants, and syllable structure. The language has six tones, altering meaning, indicated by diacritics. It uses a variety of vowels, including single vowels and diphthongs, and both voiced and voiceless consonants. Many sounds are similar to those in other languages, but with distinctions like glottal stops and unique tonal inflections. Syllables are typically composed of an initial consonant, a vowel or diphthong, and sometimes a final consonant, creating a rhythmic flow. Mastering Vietnamese phonetics requires attention to tone pronunciation and the subtle differences in vowel and consonant sounds for clear communication.