Pronunciation of 'コンビニ'
The word 'コンビニ' is a Japanese term referring to convenience stores. It is pronounced as 'kon-bi-ni' in Japanese, and its meaning and pronunciation are often adopted directly in English-speaking contexts.
Word Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation Details
日本語
日本語で「コンビニエンスストア」の略称。24時間営業の便利な小売店を指す。
「コンビニ」は「kon-bi-ni」と発音します。「コ」は「ko」、「ン」は「n」、「ビ」は「bi」、「ニ」は「ni」とそれぞれはっきり発音します。
English (United States)
A convenience store, typically small and offering a variety of goods and services, often open 24 hours.
Pronounced as 'kon-BEE-nee', with stress on the second syllable. 'Kon' as in 'con', 'bee' as in 'bee', 'nee' as in 'knee'.