curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-initials/63cc682675b984a4b8cf54a4.md
To pronounce c, start by building up pressure with your tongue tip behind your upper teeth. Release it suddenly with a sharp, explosive puff of air.
When c combines with the finals a, e, and u, you get the syllables: ca, ce, and cu.
Let's practice pronouncing these syllables, and then use cu in different tones as an example.
| Pinyin | Character |
|---|---|
cū | 粗 |
cú | 徂 |
cù | 促 |
I've listened to the audio and practiced pronouncing the initial and syllables.
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