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04-01-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatredcopter View Post
Yes, that's generally true. As for kutsu, the final 'u' would be voiced. As MMM said, the devoicing usually takes place in '~masu' or '~desu'. There are a few other words that devoice also, and there's really no way of telling which ones do or do not - your best bet is to just pronounce the 'u' sound. Words like 'futatsu' (two) sometimes devoices the final 'u' sound.
Ah, thanks loads. That makes sense... Kinda... xD I'll bear that in mind. I just hope I don't embarass myself while trying


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