Re: Tit'xka (Pretty Long Post)

> Sheets, Jeff wrote:
> > Given your description of k in kill = /k_h/, I just can't
> > see why it isn't /k/.  If you could explain the difference for me, I
> would
> > be appreciative.
>
> The /k/ in _kill_ is [k_h], while the /k/ in _skill_ is [k].  The
> difference is that [k_h] is followed by a small puff of air, while [k]
> is not.  I.e., the vocal cords turn on immediately after the [k] is
> released in _skill_, but not in _kill_.  If you still can't tell, put
> your hand in front of your mouth and say those two words, you should
> feel a puff of air on your hand with _kill_, but not with _skill_.
>
In extreme laymans terms when should I differentiate between // and [] ?  I
never got that either.  Thanks for the help, though, I understand the
difference now. :)