Introduction to Pinyin

Pinyin is the ___________for Mandarin.

• writing system

• pronunciation system

• meaning

What are the elements of pinyin?

• Initial + Finals

• Initial + Tone

• Syllable + Vowels

• Initial + Final + Tone

I can write Pinyin using English pronunciation.

• True 

• False 

The "ei" final sounds like the sound from the word "eight".

• True

• False

"Initials" typically start with...

• consonants

• vowels

"Finals" typically start with...

• consonants

• vowels

The "u" final sounds like the word...

• shoot

• oil

The "ou" final sounds like...

• boat

• ouch

The "ai" final sounds like...

• father

• eye

The "an" final sounds like...

• bond

• and