Watch the following explainer video to learn how the [jj] sound functions as a geminate in Bangla. The video presents waveforms—visual representations of sound—for two Bangla words: “Sojon” (সজন), meaning ‘relative,’ and “Sojjon” (সজ্জন), meaning ‘virtuous person.’ This comparison helps illustrate how their pronunciation differs due to the presence of a geminate [jj]. You will also see how geminate sounds have a longer duration in speech compared to non-geminate sounds.
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