Hello, I’m am very new to Japanese. Are there rules governing when certain value sounds are not pronounced? For example why is 少し (すこし) (a little) pronounced “skoshi” and not “sukoshi”. And why is けしき (a view) pronounced “keski” and not “keshiki”? Thanks, David

This is the thing: [image] Japanese phonology | Devoicing In many dialects, the close vowels /i/ and /u/ become voiceless when placed between two voiceless consonants or, unless accented, between a voiceless consonant and a pausa. Since you can hear it I wouldn’t worry about it too much. It’s a natural thing that happens in most languages. Just pay attention to when it happens and you’ll pick it up.

When some vowels are silent

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theghostofdenzo April 19, 2020, 12:09pm 21

You mean I’m not supposed to step on his head while growling このやっっっっろうー?

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When some vowels are silent

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