Watch the following explainer video to learn how the [mm] sound functions as a geminate in Bangla. The video presents waveforms—visual representations of sound—for two Bangla words: “Amar” (আমার), meaning ‘my,’ and “Ammar” (আম্মার), meaning ‘mother’s.’ This comparison helps illustrate how their pronunciation differs due to the presence of a geminate [mm]. You will also see how geminate sounds have a longer duration in speech compared to non-geminate sounds.
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