ääniyhtymä
Ääniyhtymä, often translated as a sound cluster or consonant cluster, refers to a sequence of two or more consonant sounds that occur consecutively without an intervening vowel sound. This phonological phenomenon is found in many languages, though its frequency and structure vary. In Finnish, ääniyhtymä is a notable feature, particularly in initial and final positions of words.
For instance, in Finnish, words can begin with consonant clusters such as "str" in "strong" (though this
The perception and articulation of ääniyhtymä can pose challenges for language learners. For speakers of languages