寮 (りょう) vs 利用 (りよう): the pronunciation difference
寮 (りょう) says りょ as one beat (2 beats); 利用 (りよう) splits it into り・よ (3 beats).
Meaning and beats
| Example | Meaning | Beats |
|---|---|---|
| 寮りょう · ryou | dormitory |
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| 利用りよう · riyou | use / utilization |
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What changes
寮 (りょう) says りょ as one beat (2 beats); 利用 (りよう) splits it into り・よ (3 beats).
Japanese contracted sounds (yōon) are kana with a small ゃ, ゅ or ょ, said together as one beat. Split them and 病院 (hospital) becomes 美容院 (hair salon).
In a sentence
- 大学の寮に住んでいます。
- このサービスは無料で利用できます。
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