Pronunciation of 'セーター'
The word 'セーター' (seetaa) is a Japanese term borrowed from the English word 'sweater'. It is pronounced as 'seːtaː' in Japanese and refers to a knitted garment typically worn for warmth. In English, it is pronounced as 'sweater' (/ˈswɛtər/), which also refers to a similar garment.
Word Origin
The word originates from English ('sweater') and has been adapted into Japanese as 'セーター' (seetaa) using katakana script to represent foreign words.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A knitted garment typically worn for warmth, covering the upper body.
Pronounced as 'SWET-er', with stress on the first syllable. 'Swe' as in 'sweat', and 'ter' as in 'water'.
日本語
ニット素材で作られた衣類で、主に寒い時期に着用される。
「セーター」は「seːtaː」と発音します。「セー」は伸ばして「se」、最後の「ター」も伸ばして「taː」と発音します。