Twi
Pronunciation
Guide
The Twi Alphabet
The Twi language is one of the many dialects spoken in Ghana.
Twi is also known as Akan—the Twi alphabet comprises 31 letters, 7 vowels, and 24 consonants.
Vowels
Pronouctation of vowels in Twi
a - pronounced like the "a" in "cat"
e - pronounced like the "e" in "bed"
ɛ - pronounced like the "e" in "let" but slightly open
i - pronounced like the "i" in "bit"
o - pronounced like the "o" in "pot"
ɔ - pronounced like the "o" in "top" but slightly open
u - pronounced like the "u" in "put"
Consonants
Pronuciation of Consonants in Twi
b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, r, s, t, w, y - pronounced the same as in English
Ɔ - pronounced like the "o" in "not" but slightly open
Ɛ - pronounced like the "e" in "pet" but slightly open
Ɔ̈ - pronounced as a nasal sound similar to the "on" in "song," indicated by the "̈" above the letter
ny - pronounced like the "ny" in "canyon"
hw - pronounced like the "wh" in "when"
kp - pronounced with a slight air release at the end, similar to "cup"
kw - pronounced like the "kw" in "kwacha"
gy - pronounced like the "dj" in "job"
Ɔh - pronounced like the "oh" sound in "coat" but slightly open
Colours- Ahosuo

Black
Tuntum

Blue
Bibire

Gold
Sika kɔkɔɔ

Green
Ahabammono

Orange
ankaahono

Pink
Memen

Purple
Beredum

Red
Kɔkɔɔ

White
Fitaa

Yellow
Akokɔsradeɛ