Pronunciation of “Dh”

[JustSomeGuy]

I was wondering if I could get any tips for pronouncing the letter “Dh” in Somali?

From what I’ve seen, is it true that “Dh” is pronounced in the same place as “D” but with your tongue curled back?

Thanks

 

[cunug3aad]

Its a bit further back than d from what i know d is on the fleshy bit behind the tooth or on the the tooth in middle of word but dh is like a tongue tips width behind. If u can understand. The tongue does not go fully retroflex like indian only halfway to distingush from d

If you can then ask someone to pronounce dhan (whole) and dano (interest/work) and see the difference. Or in my opinion the best word is dhul (land) people pronounce it very strongly

In the middle or end of a word in southern speech the dh will shift to being much more like an r like in fadhiiso (sit) or shaadh (shirt). Like an r but instead of rolling it it only pats once softly if you can understand. Northerners furrow their mouths a bit and pronounce it harsher