Learn the Sigma Rule Every Greek Learner Needs!

Why does Greek “Σ” sometimes sound like “Z”? 🤔🇬🇷 (Easy Rule!) Struggling with Greek pronunciation? This quick lesson will teach you when the Greek letter “Σ” (sigma) sounds like /s/ and when it changes to /z/ — a key rule that will instantly make your Greek sound more natural and fluent. 👉 In this video, you’ll learn: • The difference between voiceless /s/ and voiced /z/ in Greek • The most common consonant combinations: σμ, σβ, σγ, σδ, σν • Real examples like κόσμος (kozmos) • A simple trick to always pronounce sigma correctly • Quick practice exercises to test yourself 🕒 Video Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 0:37 – When does "s" sound like "z"? 1:29 – Frequent consonant combinations 2:55 – Greek Quiz 5:37 – Outro 📌 This is one of the most important Greek pronunciation rules for beginners and intermediate learners. Master it and you’ll improve your speaking, listening, and overall fluency in Modern Greek. 🎯 Perfect for: • Greek beginners • Greek language students • Learners of Greek as a foreign language (GFL) • Anyone who wants to sound more like a native speaker • Students preparing for Greek exams 💡 Tip: Watch until the end and try the practice examples out loud! 👉 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on Notifications for more Greek language lessons! 💙 My YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3gBJbId 💙 Instagram:   / learngreekwithkaterina   💙 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 💙 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zvGyjT... 💙 TikTok:   / learngreekwithkaterina   💙 VKontakte: https://vk.com/learngreekwithkaterina Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @learngreekwithkaterina   P.S. Special thanks to Rafaela for the English subtitles 🙏 #learngreek #greekforbeginners #greeklanguage #greeklesson #greekpronunciation #learnlanguages #modernGreek #languagelearning