Russian Pronunciation Guide
Master Russian pronunciation with our comprehensive guide featuring IPA transcriptions, audio examples, and pronunciation tips for all Russian letters.
Russian Initial consonants
Pronunciation key points
Vowel reduction: In unstressed positions, Russian vowels undergo reduction.
- о → [а] / [ə]
- е → [и]
- я → [и]
Consonant softening: When soft consonants are pronounced, the tongue rises and approaches the hard palate.
- т → ть [tʲ]
- д → дь [dʲ]
- н → нь [nʲ]
Stress rules: The position of stress in Russian is not fixed and needs to be memorized.
- молоко́ (milk) - The stress is on the last syllable.
- молоко (milk) - The stress is on the first syllable.
Learn to pronounce Russian correctly with our detailed pronunciation guide:
✓ Complete alphabet coverage – All 33 Russian letters with IPA transcriptions
✓ Audio examples – Native speaker pronunciations for each letter
✓ Word examples – Common words demonstrating each letter
✓ Pronunciation tips – Detailed guidance for challenging sounds
Key Features:
☛ Vowel reduction rules – Learn when and how vowels change
☛ Consonant palatalization – Master soft and hard consonants
☛ Stress patterns – Understand Russian word stress
☛ Common pitfalls – Avoid typical pronunciation mistakes