Pronunciation of 'コーヒー'
The word 'コーヒー' (kōhī) originates from the Japanese language and means 'coffee'. It is pronounced as 'koh-hee' in English. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in different languages/locales.
Word Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation Details
日本語
飲み物としてのコーヒー。焙煎されたコーヒー豆から抽出された飲料。
「コーヒー」は「こーひー」と発音します。「こー」は長音で「koh」、「ひー」は長音で「hee」と発音します。
English (US)
A beverage made from roasted coffee beans, commonly consumed for its stimulating effects.
Pronounced as 'koh-hee'. 'Koh' as in 'co', and 'hee' as in 'he'.