Butterfly Spanish - Learning the Letter and Sound of 'C'

Introduction

• The lesson focuses on the letter 'C' and its sounds in Spanish.
• Part of a series on letters and sounds; recommended to watch previous videos for context.
• Contact the instructor via comments on the channel for questions.

Sounds of 'C'

• 'C' has two main sounds:
  • Hard 'C' (k): Occurs when 'C' is followed by 'a', 'o', or 'u'.
    • Examples:
      • Casa (house)
      • Cielo (sky)
  • Soft 'C' (s or th): Occurs when 'C' is followed by 'e' or 'i'.
    • Examples:
      • Cero (zero)
      • Cielo (sky)

Regional Variations

• In Spanish from Spain, the 'C' before 'e' or 'i' is pronounced as 'th' (theta).
  • Example: Casa would be pronounced as "Kasa" in Spain.
• In Latin American Spanish, 'C' before 'e' or 'i' is pronounced as 's'.
  • Example: Casa remains "Kasa".

Relationships with Other Letters

• 'C' is likened to having two families:
  • With 'S' and 'Z': Related to the soft 'C'
  • With 'Q' and 'K': Related to the hard 'C'
• Understanding these relationships can help in mastering pronunciation.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to subscribe to the channel and explore other videos in the series for a deeper understanding of Spanish letters and sounds.
• Acknowledgment of the cultural and regional differences in pronunciation between Spain and Latin America.