Lesson 5: Igbo Vowels and Consonants | Beginner Igbo

Welcome back to Speak Igbo Today In this lesson, we begin Igbo sounds and pronunciation with a focus on Igbo vowels and consonants. This is the first true pronunciation lesson in the course and is designed to train your ear and mouth, not memorization. This lesson is part of the Beginner Igbo series and follows the orientation lessons that prepared you for sound learning. In this lesson, you will learn: • The eight vowel sounds used in Igbo • How Igbo vowel sounds differ from English • Common Igbo consonant sounds • Special Igbo consonants such as CH, GB, and KP • Why Igbo is taught sound-first, not alphabet-first This lesson focuses on hearing and producing sounds clearly, not spelling or reading. Important note for learners: This lesson is about sounds, not the English alphabet. Your goal is to listen carefully, repeat out loud, and speak slowly and clearly. This lesson is bilingual, with explanations in English and Igbo, making it ideal for absolute beginners. How to use this lesson: ✔ Listen carefully to each sound ✔ Pause the video and repeat out loud ✔ Focus on clarity, not speed ✔ Practice multiple times if needed Clear pronunciation starts with careful listening. What’s next? In the next lesson, we will learn about Igbo tones, starting with high tone and low tone, and how tone affects meaning. Subscribe & Follow Along Subscribe to Speak Igbo Today and turn on notifications to continue the Beginner Igbo series step by step.