Pronunciation of 'クレジットカード'
The word 'クレジットカード' is a Japanese term that translates to 'credit card' in English. It is pronounced as 'ku-re-ji-tto-ka-do' in Japanese, and 'credit card' in English.
Word Origin
The word originates from English, where 'credit card' refers to a payment card issued by financial institutions. In Japanese, it has been adapted phonetically as 'クレジットカード'.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
支払いに使用されるカードで、クレジット会社が発行するもの。
「クレジットカード」は「ku-re-ji-tto-ka-do」と発音します。「ク」は「ku」、「レ」は「re」、「ジ」は「ji」、「ット」は「tto」、「カー」は「ka」、「ド」は「do」とそれぞれはっきり発音します。
English (US)
A payment card issued by banks or financial institutions allowing users to borrow funds for transactions.
Pronounced as 'KREH-dit kard'. 'Credit' has stress on the first syllable, 'card' is pronounced with a long 'a' sound.