Japanese Syllables – No. 4
Double Consonants
Double Consonants occur in a great number of Japanese words.
To properly pronounce double-consonant words, hold your breath
for two counts, instead of one.
Examples:
kitte
gakkō
kekkon
shippai
massugu
beppin
tokken
issho
isshō
mokkin
hotto doggu
doraggu stoa
romanchikku
goshikku
postal stamp
school
marriage
failure
straight
pretty woman
privilege
together
whole life
xylophone
hotdog
drug store
romantic
Gothic
zasshi
Nippon
kippu
nikki
sekken
sukkari
gakki
rippana
ikkai
ippun
asatte
hakka
shikke
makka
magazine
Japan
ticket
diary
soap
totally
musical instrument
admirable
first floor
one minute
day after tomorrow
mint
humidity
pure red
You will be introduced to many more examples of the doubleconsonant Japanese words in class.
Also, audio files will be provided, at request.
© Ryoko Popjoy
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