雪 (ゆき) vs 勇気 (ゆうき): the pronunciation difference
雪 (ゆき) is 2 beats; 勇気 (ゆうき) holds the vowel one beat longer (ー) and is 3 beats.
Meaning and beats
| Example | Meaning | Beats |
|---|---|---|
| 雪ゆき · yuki | snow |
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| 勇気ゆうき · yuuki | courage |
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What changes
雪 (ゆき) is 2 beats; 勇気 (ゆうき) 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
- 朝から雪が降っています。
- 勇気を出して、日本語で質問しました。
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