[The consonants are as in English, except when otherwise noted]
a as in father
a as in cat
a as _aw_ in awl
ai as in aisle
e as _ey_ in they
e as in net
i as in machine
i as in sit
o as in old
o as in not
o as _ow_in how
oi as in oil
u as in ruin
u as in nut
ue as in German huette
u as in push
h always aspirated
q as _qu_ in quick
th as in thaw
w as in wild
y as in year
ch as in church
sh as in shall, sash
n nasal, as in French dans
zh as _z_ in azure
' a pause