Pronunciation of 'コマーシャル'
The word 'コマーシャル' (komāsharu) is a Japanese term derived from English, meaning 'commercial' or 'advertisement'. It is pronounced as 'koh-mah-shah-roo' in Japanese and 'commercial' in English.
Word Origin
The word originates from the English word 'commercial' and is adapted into Japanese katakana script as 'コマーシャル'.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
広告や宣伝を指す言葉。特にテレビやラジオで放送される商業広告。
「コマーシャル」は「こ（ko）」「まー（mā）」「しゃ（sha）」「る（ru）」と発音します。「こ」は軽く、「まー」は伸ばして、「しゃ」は柔らかく、「る」は舌先を軽く巻いて発音します。
English (United States)
A commercial or advertisement, typically broadcast on television or radio.
Pronounced as 'kuh-MUR-shul', with stress on the second syllable. 'Kuh' as in 'cut', 'mur' as in 'murmur', and 'shul' as in 'shuttle'.