Paired consonants
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pie buy
JAパイ／買う
Eight pairs made the same way in the same place. The only difference is whether the voice is on.
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two do
JA二／する
Eight pairs made the same way in the same place. The only difference is whether the voice is on.
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coat goat
JA上着／山羊
Eight pairs made the same way in the same place. The only difference is whether the voice is on.
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fan van
JA扇／小型トラック
Eight pairs made the same way in the same place. The only difference is whether the voice is on.
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think this
JA考える／これ
Eight pairs made the same way in the same place. The only difference is whether the voice is on.
θ and ð — the tongue between the teeth, and you should be able to see it. Neither is s or z.
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sip zip
JAすする／閉める
Eight pairs made the same way in the same place. The only difference is whether the voice is on.
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wash vision
JA洗う／視力
Eight pairs made the same way in the same place. The only difference is whether the voice is on.
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chair jar
JA椅子／瓶
Eight pairs made the same way in the same place. The only difference is whether the voice is on.
Paired consonants in English: all 8 on one list
| English | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pie buy | /paɪ baɪ/ | パイ／買う |
| two do | /tu du/ | 二／する |
| coat goat | /koʊt ɡoʊt/ | 上着／山羊 |
| fan van | /fæn væn/ | 扇／小型トラック |
| think this | /θɪŋk ðɪs/ | 考える／これ |
| sip zip | /sɪp zɪp/ | すする／閉める |
| wash vision | /wɑʃ ˈvɪʒən/ | 洗う／視力 |
| chair jar | /tʃɛr dʒɑr/ | 椅子／瓶 |
Paired consonants in English - 8 phrases you can play on a loop until they stick. Each one shows the characters, the reading and the meaning in six languages.