How to pronounce japan
Say it like juh-PAN. Japan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN).
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- juh
- PAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Japan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of japan
American and British speakers say japan in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈpæn/ in the US and /dʒəˈpæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-PAN.
What does japan mean?
- lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer
- a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
- a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building
- coat with a lacquer, as done in Japan
Where does japan come from?
From Japan, due to this varnishing process being an imitation of East Asian processes.
Words that rhyme with japan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of japan.
Questions about saying japan
How do you pronounce japan?
Say juh-PAN. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈpæn/. In British English it is /dʒəˈpæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in japan?
Japan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN). Broken into parts: juh · PAN.
Do Americans and Brits say japan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈpæn/ and the British form is /dʒəˈpæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.