Ny (digraph)

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Ny is a digraph used in various languages to represent a specific sound. It is composed of the letters N and Y.

Usage in Different Languages[edit | edit source]

Hungarian[edit | edit source]

In Hungarian, the digraph "ny" represents the palatal nasal sound, similar to the "ñ" in Spanish. It is considered a single letter in the Hungarian alphabet and is alphabetized separately from "n".

Filipino[edit | edit source]

In the Filipino language, "ny" is used to represent the same palatal nasal sound. It is not considered a separate letter but is used in words borrowed from Spanish and other languages.

Swahili[edit | edit source]

In Swahili, "ny" also represents the palatal nasal sound. It is used in various words and is an important part of the language's phonetic system.

Other Languages[edit | edit source]

The digraph "ny" appears in several other languages, including Basque, Catalan, and Vietnamese, where it similarly represents the palatal nasal sound.

Phonetic Representation[edit | edit source]

The sound represented by "ny" is the IPA symbol [ɲ]. This sound is produced by placing the tongue against the hard palate and allowing air to flow through the nasal passage.

Alphabetization[edit | edit source]

In languages where "ny" is considered a single letter, it is alphabetized separately from "n". For example, in Hungarian dictionaries, words starting with "ny" come after words starting with "n".