鯛 (たい) vs 台 (だい): the pronunciation difference
鯛 (たい) and 台 (だい) have the same beats; only た → だ changes, a voicing difference.
Meaning and beats
| Example | Meaning | Beats |
|---|---|---|
| 鯛たい · tai | sea bream |
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| 台だい · dai | stand; counter for machines |
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What changes
鯛 (たい) and 台 (だい) have the same beats; only た → だ changes, a voicing difference.
゛ makes a consonant voiced, and ゜ turns は into ぱ. 天気 (weather) and 電気 (electricity) differ only in voicing.
In a sentence
- お祝いに鯛の料理を食べました。
- 机の上にパソコンを一台置きます。
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