غ and خ share an elevated-tongue fricative character, but the book contrasts ghayn’s jahr with khāʾ’s hams.
Compare غَيْر and خَيْر. The goal is controlled voicing and breath, not excessive pressure on the throat. Their consonant difference can change a word’s meaning.
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Ghayn versus khāʾ: voicing and breath
Letter-by-Letter Qualities and Distinguishing Features
غ and خ share an elevated-tongue fricative character, but the book contrasts ghayn’s jahr with khāʾ’s hams.
Compare غَيْر and خَيْر. The goal is controlled voicing and breath, not excessive pressure on the throat. Their consonant difference can change a word’s meaning.