So, Japanese does not diphthongise its vowels. By that, I would expect “Kansai” to be said “kan - sa - i”. Instead, I hear people saying “kan - sigh(English word)”. Which is right?
What is the pronunciation of “ooini” (very)? Is it “o - o - i - ni” or “ou - i - ni”?
I thought “ei” meant long E. For “sensei”, is it “sen - se(long E)” or “sen - say(English word)”?