This section takes a closer look at the pronunciation of finals starting with ü. They are ü, üan, üe and ün. Note that after j,q,x and y the vowel is spelled ü but pronounced u.
The table below shows all combinations. Click on an entry to hear an example (using first tone).
n | nü | nüe | ||
l | lü | lüe | ||
j | ju | juan | jue | jun |
q | qu | quan | que | qun |
x | xu | xuan | xue | xun |
y* | yu | yuan | yue | yun |
y is not proper initial. It is added infront of the ü at the beginning of the syllable.
After listening to a syllable click on the corresponding entry in the table. (There will be fifteen syllables).
n | nü | nüe | ||
l | lü | lüe | ||
j | ju | juan | jue | jun |
q | qu | quan | que | qun |
x | xu | xuan | xue | xun |
y | yu | yuan | yue | yun |