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The letter j, used in phonetic transcription for a y sound.
Also known as: IPA j, Yod, Y sound
In the International Phonetic Alphabet the letter j denotes a palatal approximant, the y sound at the start of English yes. It does not denote the sound English spelling gives to the letter j.
Denotes a palatal approximant, made with the tongue body approaching the hard palate without friction.
Contexts: Language and transcription
Is the initial sound of English yes and the value of j in German, Dutch and the Scandinavian languages; the English value of the letter j is a different sound entirely.
Contexts: Language and transcription
A lower-case Latin letter j: a dot above a stroke that descends below the writing line and curves to the left.