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**romalama** · 04-18-2010, 02:01 PM

So confused. Are they pronounced differently?

Any time there's a double consonant there is a slight pause before it. So, "mate" would just be "ma" and "te" with normal speed and pronunciation, while "matte" would be more like "ma", followed by a slight pause, and then "te". It's a very subtle thing, but like someone said earlier, having that little pause can completely change the meaning.

04-18-2010, 02:01 PM	#22
romalama Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 400 Senior Member	So confused. Are they pronounced differently? Any time there's a double consonant there is a slight pause before it. So, "mate" would just be "ma" and "te" with normal speed and pronunciation, while "matte" would be more like "ma", followed by a slight pause, and then "te". It's a very subtle thing, but like someone said earlier, having that little pause can completely change the meaning.
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