Pronunciation of 'エアコン'
The word 'エアコン' is a Japanese abbreviation for 'air conditioner.' It is pronounced as 'e-a-kon' in Japanese and refers to a device used for cooling or heating indoor spaces.
Word Origin
The word originates from Japanese, where it is a shortened form of the English term 'air conditioner.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A shortened Japanese term for 'air conditioner,' referring to a device for regulating indoor temperature.
Pronounced as 'ay-ACK-on,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Ay' as in 'day,' 'ack' as in 'back,' and 'on' as in 'on.'
日本語
空気を冷却または加熱するための装置、エアコンディショナーの略称。
「エアコン」は「え（e）」「あ（a）」「こん（kon）」と発音します。「え」は短く、「あ」は明瞭に、「こん」は軽く発音します。