TL;DR
- Romanian alphabet pronunciation is highly phonetic: most letters map to one clear sound.
- The alphabet has 31 letters, including Ă, Â, Î, Ș, Ț, which require special attention.
- This page lets you hear and practice each letter with audio, examples, and drills.
- Focus on sound accuracy, not spelling rules first.
- Use the practice paths below to master pronunciation step by step.
Romanian alphabet pronunciation overview
The Romanian alphabet consists of 31 Latin letters, and pronunciation is mostly consistent:
once you know how a letter sounds, you can pronounce almost any new word correctly.
Unlike English, Romanian spelling is sound-based, which makes pronunciation practice especially effective for beginners.
Romanian Alphabet Chart
See the full list of 31 Romanian letters with spelling, examples, and linguistic notes.
View chart →Practice Romanian pronunciation step by step
Choose a path based on what you want to improve next. Each practice page focuses on one problem, with clear examples and drills.
Pronunciation practice (sounds & letters)
Romanian Vowels Pronunciation
Master A, Ă, Â/Î, E, I, O, U with mouth-position tips, minimal pairs, and a practice list.
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Romanian Diphthongs & Letter Combinations
Learn how to pronounce common combos like “oa”, “ea”, and “ia” with examples and audio-style drills.
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Romanian Consonants Pronunciation
Fix tricky consonants like R, Ș, Ț, and J with clear explanations and practice sentences.
Learn →Special-letter deep dives (Ă, Â/Î, Ș/Ț)
How to Pronounce Ă in Romanian
Learn the /ə/ sound with easy mouth tips, common words, and quick drills to stop guessing.
Coming Soon →Romanian  vs Î (Same Sound, Different Spelling)
Understand when to write â vs î, learn common patterns, exceptions, and test yourself with a mini quiz.
Coming Soon →Romanian Ș vs Ț: Pronunciation & Confusions
Train the difference between /ʃ/ and /ts/ using minimal pairs, spelling cues, and drills.
Coming Soon →Pronunciation rules (C/G + stress)
Romanian C and G Pronunciation Rules
Learn “ce/ci” vs “ca/co/cu” (and “ge/gi”) with a rule chart, examples, edge cases, and a mini quiz.
Coming Soon →Romanian Stress Rules
Sound more natural by placing stress correctly. Includes patterns, exceptions, and a practical practice list.
Coming Soon →Typing Romanian letters (Windows / Mac + Unicode fixes)
Type Romanian Letters on Windows
Fast methods to type Ă Â Î Ș Ț using keyboard layouts, Alt codes, and copy-paste fallbacks.
Coming Soon →Type Romanian Letters on Mac
Keyboard shortcuts and Input Sources to type Romanian diacritics quickly, plus troubleshooting tips.
Coming Soon →Romanian Ș/Ț: Comma Below vs Cedilla
Fix weird characters (Ş/Ţ) caused by Unicode/font issues. Includes correct codes, HTML entities, and solutions.
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