ЛАТЫШСКИЙ ЯЗЫК ДЛЯ НАЧИНАЮЩИХ. алфавит

The Latvian alphabet consists of 33 letters: 24 consonants and 9 vowels. Vowels - Latvian uses short and long vowels. The bar above the vowel sign indicates that the vowel is long. Consonants - several consonants can be soft, which is indicated by a comma underneath or above the letter(ļ, ķ, ņ, ģ). To soften the consonant the middle of the tongue should approach the roof of the mouth.