Pronunciation of 'エレベーター'
The word 'エレベーター' (elevator) is a Japanese loanword derived from the English word 'elevator'. It refers to a device used for transporting people or goods between different floors of a building. The pronunciation in Japanese is 'eh-reh-beh-tah', while in English, it is 'ˈɛləˌveɪtər'.
Word Origin
The word originates from English and has been adapted into Japanese as 'エレベーター'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A device used for transporting people or goods between different floors of a building.
Pronounced as 'EL-uh-vay-ter', with stress on the first syllable. 'El' as in 'elephant', 'uh' as in 'about', 'vay' as in 'way', and 'ter' as in 'teacher'.
日本語
建物の異なる階を人や物を運ぶための装置。
「エレベーター」は「えれべえたあ」と発音します。「え」は短く、「れ」は軽く、「べえ」は伸ばして、「たあ」も伸ばします。