Pronunciation of 'アパート'
The word 'アパート' (apāto) is a Japanese term derived from the English word 'apartment'. It refers to a small apartment or flat, typically in a multi-unit residential building. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in Japanese and English.
Word Origin
The word 'アパート' originates from the English word 'apartment' and has been adapted into Japanese katakana script.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
小規模なアパートメントや集合住宅を指します。
「アパート」は「ア（a）」「パ（pa）」「ート（to）」と発音します。「ア」は短い「a」、「パ」は軽い破裂音の「pa」、「ート」は長音の「to」です。
English (US)
A Japanese term for a small apartment or flat, typically in a multi-unit residential building.
Pronounced as 'uh-PAHR-toh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Uh' as in 'about', 'PAHR' as in 'part', and 'toh' as in 'toe'.