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_.