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Technically "p" in English does not default to the aspirated (pot) or unaspirated variety (hop). English speakers don't distinguish different word meanings when
by autocorr 10y ago
Technically "p" in English does not default to the aspirated (pot) or unaspirated variety (hop). English speakers don't distinguish different word meanings when just those sounds by themselves are different, so they're considered homophones. Perhaps you knew that already and I just misread your comment, but thought it may be helpful info if not.
- prodigal_erik 10y ago"Hop" comes out strongly aspirated for me. Certainly "mop" and "mob" don't sound the same.
- hetman 10y agoYou seem to be confused about the difference between "aspirated" and "voiced". Both these words are unaspirated for native English speakers.