/ j / – Voiced palatal approximant consonant
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Phonation | Voiced – The vocal cords vibrate during articulation. |
| Place of Articulation | Palatal – The middle or back part of the tongue is raised to the hard palate. |
| Manner of Articulation | Approximant – The airflow is narrowed, but not enough to cause turbulence. |