Difference between the phonemes /j/ and /i/
From what I know, these two phonemes are very similar, the only difference being that the /j/ sound is pronounced with the tongue closer to the alveolar ridge, this information wasn't very helpful, however.
I coud easily overlook the difference between them, but there are two words that made me think twice about it: year and ear. I have no problem hearing other people pronouncing them, the difficulty lies in my own pronunciation. I'm sending an audio saying both words.
So, if you could help me understand the distiction between these words better, I'd be very glad.
PS: I could make some use of your opinion on my overall pronunciation!
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You pronounced "ear" and "year" just fine. /j/ is a glide so it's consonantal; it requires some movement of the tongue; you have to back up and start over every time you want to say it. /i/ is the corresponding vowel; nothing moves; you can go on saying it for as long as you like.
- You pronounced "ear" and "year" just fine.
- /j/ is a glide so it's consonantal; it requires some movement of the tongue; you have to back up and start over every time you want to say it.
- /i/ is the corresponding vowel; nothing moves; you can go on saying it for as long as you like.
- ( /w/ is also a glide.
- /u/ is the corresponding vowel.
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You pronounced "ear" and "year" just fine.
/j/ is a glide so it's consonantal; it requires some movement of the tongue; you have to back up and start over every time you want to say it.
/i/ is the corresponding vowel; nothing moves; you can go on saying it for as long as you like.
( /w/ is also a glide. /u/ is the corresponding vowel. )
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