Pronunciation of 'ストレス'
The word 'ストレス' (sutoresu) originates from Japanese and is derived from the English word 'stress'. It refers to mental or emotional strain or tension. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in Japanese and English.
Word Origin
Derived from English 'stress', adopted into Japanese as 'ストレス'.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
精神的または感情的な緊張や負担を指します。
「ストレス」は「su-to-re-su」と発音します。「ス」は「su」、「ト」は「to」、「レ」は「re」、「ス」は「su」とそれぞれはっきり発音します。
English
Mental or emotional strain or tension.
Pronounced as ‘STOO-res’, with stress on the first syllable. ‘Stu’ as in ‘stew’, and ‘res’ as in ‘rest’ without the ‘t’.