> > As with "om", correct formation of the sacred syllable "gah" may not be correctly intuited by novitiates. Following is a technique that you may find helpful as you work to perfect your intonation of "gah".
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> > To Pronounce "Gah":
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> > 1. Take a shallow breath.
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> > 2. Press the middle of your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
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> > 3. Move your tongue down and forward while exhaling; you kind of have to let the air itself dislodge your tongue.
> > * This may take some practice; it's easy to make the "k" sound instead of the "g" sound by mistake. You may even produce a hard German "ch" the first few times. Just keep at it.
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> > 4. Let your jaw drop a bit as the air is coming out your mouth. You may also wish to wrinkle your nose or sneer a bit; while this does not aid pronunciation, it makes the syllable all the more forceful and evocative when speaking in person.
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> > With practice, you will soon master the basic formation of "gah", and may even try a few of the approved variations, such as the "long-h gah", which may be written "gahhhh". May the spirit of Sam guide your tongue!
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> > Iss "you come seeking knowledge, grasshopper?" achar
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> Thank you for your kind tips. I will definitely practice sneering. Just one question: how is the "a" sound to be pronounced? I think I know, but no good word comes to mind with which to demonstrate.
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> A"doesn't know what the difference between short and long vowels"va

Heh. Well, I was just being silly in that post, but here's a real suggestion. Pronounce the "ah" in "gah" the way you pronounce the first syllable of "father".

Iss " 'Oh, FAH-ther!' --Sylvester Jr." achar