curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-nasal-finals/69003850bd9dc4125a548317.md
üan starts with the final ü, which is pronounced by shaping your lips like you're saying u (rounded), but placing your tongue as if you're saying i.
To pronounce üan, begin with ü, then open your mouth slightly for a short a-like sound, and finish with the nasal n by touching your tongue tip behind your upper teeth.
It's important to keep the rounded lip shape at the start. Don't pronounce it like uan.
When combined with initials j, q, and x, the two dots above ü are omitted, but the pronunciation remains üan.
Let's practice pronouncing üan and the syllables, and then use xuan in different tones as an example.
| Pinyin | Character |
|---|---|
xuān | 宣 |
xuán | 玄 |
xuǎn | 选 |
xuàn | 炫 |
I've listened to the audio and practiced pronouncing the nasal final and syllables.
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