Pronunciation of 'プレゼント'
The word 'プレゼント' is a Japanese word that means 'present' or 'gift' in English. It is pronounced as 'pɯɾezento' in Japanese, and as 'prez-ent' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'プレゼント' originates from the English word 'present,' which was borrowed into Japanese and adapted to fit the Japanese phonetic system (katakana).
Pronunciation Details
日本語
贈り物やプレゼントを指します。
「プレゼント」は「ぷれぜんと」と発音します。「ぷ」は唇を軽く丸めて『プ』、「れ」は舌先を軽く上の歯茎に当てて『レ』、「ぜ」は濁った『ゼ』、「ん」は鼻音、『と』は普通に『ト』と発音します。
English (United States)
A gift or an item given to someone, usually on a special occasion.
Pronounced as 'PREZ-uhnt', with stress on the first syllable. 'Prez' as in 'president' and 'uhnt' as in 'present.'