Pronunciation of 'スカート'
The word 'スカート' (sukāto) is a Japanese term derived from the English word 'skirt'. It refers to a piece of clothing worn from the waist down, typically by women. In English, it is pronounced as 'skoo-kaa-toh' when approximating the Japanese pronunciation.
Word Origin
The word originates from English ('skirt') and was adapted into Japanese (スカート) with a katakana script to fit the Japanese phonetic system.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A piece of clothing, typically for women, that hangs from the waist down.
Pronounced as 'skoo-kaa-toh', with 'skoo' as in 'school', 'kaa' as in 'car', and 'toh' as in 'toe'.
日本語
腰から下に着用する衣服。主に女性が着用する。
「スカート」は「su-ka-a-to」と発音します。「ス」は「su」、「カー」は「kaa」、「ト」は「to」とそれぞれはっきり発音します。