Greek Language and Linguistics: Kappa

Alphabet Stone with Reflection

Pronunciation of Κ κ (κάππα)

Kappa

Modern
unaspirated ck as in nickle,
but not aspirated k as in kite.
Hellenistic Koiné
unaspirated ck as in nickle,
but not aspirated k as in kite.
Classical
unaspirated ck as in nickle,
but not aspirated k as in kite.

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