Pronunciation of 'ボランティア'
The word 'ボランティア' (borantia) originates from Japanese and is derived from the English word 'volunteer'. It refers to a person who offers their services voluntarily, often for a charitable cause, or the act of volunteering itself.
Word Origin
Japanese, derived from the English word 'volunteer'.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
自発的に奉仕活動を行う人、またはその行為を指す言葉。
「ボランティア」は「bo-ran-ti-a」と発音します。「ボ」は「bo」、「ラン」は「ran」、「ティ」は「ti」、「ア」は「a」と発音します。
English (US)
A person who offers services voluntarily or the act of volunteering, often for charitable purposes.
Pronounced as ‘boh-RAHN-tee-uh’, with stress on the second syllable. ‘Bo’ as in ‘boat’, ‘ran’ as in ‘ran’, ‘ti’ as in ‘tea’, and ‘a’ as in ‘uh’.