Question
of the Week
Vol. 29
Q. How do you write double consonants?
A. When writing in hiragana or katakana, the double consonants (kk, pp, ss, or tt) are expressed with a small "tsu" in place of the first consonant. See the examples below: kekkon (marriage), kippu (ticket), kitte (stamp), and kissaten (cafe).
To pronounce the double consonants, the first consonant represents a slight pause and the second consonant is pronounced. Click here to hear the pronunciation of these words. There are no words that start with double consonants.
