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The 'p' vs. 'b' and 'k' vs. 'g' may be hard to differentiate at first. The 'b' and 'g' are voiced, meaning the vocal cords vibrate along with the consonant. | The ''p'' vs. ''b'' and ''k'' vs. ''g'' may be hard to differentiate at first. They are part of a three-way distinction, going from ''muddy'' to unaspirated to [[Aspirated consonant|aspirated]]. The muddy ''b'' and ''g'' are voiced, meaning the vocal cords vibrate along with the consonant. Then plain ''p'' and ''k'' (and 't') are unvoiced, not as aspirated as in English, but do have a distinct click or pop. | ||
Note that "s" and "j" appear twice: these are slightly different when followed by an "i" vs other vowels. | Note that "s" and "j" appear twice: these are slightly different when followed by an "i" vs other vowels. | ||