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Cyrillic

usgb/səˈrɪlɪk/Volume
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Not Just RussianPlay
Cyrillic isn't only for Russian; it's also used by other Slavic countries like Bulgaria and Serbia. SlideThe Bulgarian language also uses the Cyrillic script.
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Visual DistinctionPlay
Cyrillic letters can look similar to Latin ones but often have different sounds. SlideThe Cyrillic letter 'P' is pronounced as 'R' in the English.
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Not PhoneticPlay
Each Cyrillic letter represents a specific sound, making reading predictable once you learn it. SlideOnce you master Cyrillic letters, you can read words aloud confidently.