Hi Rett,
Thank you for answering.
op 18-12-2004 21:46 schreef rett op rett@...:>>

>> What about the other dotted byañjana, like .l,.d, I cannot place them, and I
>> cannot pronounce them.
>
> These are retroflex consonants, so just curl the
> tip of your tongue backwards and touch the roof
> of your mouth when saying those letters. It
> should sound like Apu in the Simpsons (typical
> feature of Indian accent).

N: I try. I do not know about Apu, but shall ask my Indian friends next
year.

> ghosa / aghosa = voiced / unvoiced.

N: Yes, this is clearer now. Also anena is clear, it is close to iminaa.
Thank you,
Nina.