Meaning

Primary

Pronunciation

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

The sound that departs from your mouth is you talking. Imagine yourself saying things and words departing your mouth. They are bent in different ways and have different colors, highlighting your pronunciation of certain words and phrases.

Reading

はつおん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 発音を直す

    to fix one's pronunciation

    発音を教える

    to teach pronunciation

    発音をする

    to pronounce

Context Sentences

「Otolaryngology」の発音を教えてくれませんか?

Can you tell me the pronunciation of "Otolaryngology"?

先生がLとRの発音を正してくれてからは、上手に発音出来るようになりました。

After the teacher corrected my pronunciation of L and R, I became able to pronounce them well.

スピーキング力を上げるため、発音のトレーニングをしています。

I am training in pronunciation to improve my speaking skills.

Kanji Composition