Pronunciation of 'ポケット'
The word 'ポケット' (pocket) originates from Japanese and is borrowed from the English word 'pocket'. It refers to a small pouch sewn into clothing or a small container. In English, it is pronounced as 'pocket' with stress on the first syllable, while in Japanese, it is pronounced as 'ポケット' (po-ke-tto) with equal emphasis on each syllable.
Word Origin
Japanese, borrowed from English.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A small pouch sewn into clothing or a small container.
Pronounced as 'POCK-it', with stress on the first syllable. 'Pock' as in 'lock', and 'it' as in 'bit'.
日本語
衣服に縫い付けられた小さな袋や小型の容器。
「ポケット」は「ポ（po）」「ケ（ke）」「ット（tto）」と発音します。それぞれの音をはっきりと発音してください。