Here's why:
* Maltese has several prepositions that translate to "in", each with its own pronunciation:
* "fi" is the most common and is pronounced roughly like "fee" (with a short "ee" sound).
* "għand" translates to "at" or "with" but can also mean "in" depending on the context. It's pronounced like "and" but with a guttural "gh" sound at the beginning.
* "ġewwa" means "inside" and is pronounced like "jew-wa".
* "f' is a contraction of "fi" and is pronounced "f" with the apostrophe indicating the preceding vowel has been dropped.
* The pronunciation can change depending on the following word.
* The Maltese language has unique sounds and spellings, making it difficult to accurately convey pronunciation through written text alone.
To get a better understanding of how to pronounce "in" in Maltese, you need to know the specific sentence or phrase you want to say. Here are some examples:
* "fiż-żona" (in the area) - pronounced like "fee-zzoh-na"
* "għand il-ħanut" (in the shop) - pronounced like "and il-ha-noot"
* "ġewwa d-dar" (inside the house) - pronounced like "jew-wa d-dar"
* "f'Malta" (in Malta) - pronounced like "f-Malta"
If you are unsure, the best way to learn the correct pronunciation is to listen to native speakers or consult a Maltese dictionary or language learning resource.