Pronunciation of 'スカート'
The word 'スカート' (sukāto) is a Japanese term borrowed from English, meaning 'skirt'. It is pronounced as 'sue-KAH-toe' in Japanese, with emphasis on the second syllable.
Word Origin
The word originates from the English word 'skirt' and has been adapted into Japanese katakana as 'スカート'.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
スカートは腰から下を覆う衣服で、通常女性が着用します。
「スカート」は「su-ka-to」と発音します。「ス」は「su」、「カ」は「ka」、「ト」は「to」とそれぞれはっきり発音します。
English (United States)
A skirt, a garment that hangs from the waist and covers all or part of the legs.
Pronounced as 'sue-KAH-toe', with stress on the second syllable. 'Su' as in 'sue', 'ka' as in 'car', 'to' as in 'toe'.