角 (かど) vs カード: the pronunciation difference
角 (かど) is 2 beats; カード holds the vowel one beat longer (ー) and is 3 beats.
Meaning and beats
| Example | Meaning | Beats |
|---|---|---|
| 角かど · kado | corner |
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| カードかーど · kaado | card |
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What changes
角 (かど) is 2 beats; カード holds the vowel one beat longer (ー) and is 3 beats.
A long vowel keeps the same sound for two beats. Cut it short and ビール (beer) becomes ビル (building).
In a sentence
- 次の角を右に曲がります。
- 支払いはカードでお願いします。
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