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The きや きゃ (kiya, kya) distinction is not a phonological alternation. For instance, we have ぎゃく (gyaku), despite the fact that /g/ and /y/ are both voiced.
by gizmo686 9y ago
The きや きゃ (kiya, kya) distinction is not a phonological alternation. For instance, we have ぎゃく (gyaku), despite the fact that /g/ and /y/ are both voiced.
- itsameta4 9y agoI'm aware of this, however he specifically mentioned a weak sound in "sukiyaki" which is due to de-voicing the /i/.