How to pronounce Japanimation
Say it like juh-PAN-ih-may-shun. Japanimation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN).
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- juh
- PAN
- ih
- may
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Japanimation 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Japanimation
American and British speakers say Japanimation in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈpænɪˌmeɪʃən/ in the US and /dʒəˈpænɪˌmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-PAN-ih-may-shun.
What does Japanimation mean?
- Synonym of anime (“Japanese animated cartoons”).
- 20th-century anime.
Questions about saying Japanimation
How do you pronounce Japanimation?
Say juh-PAN-ih-may-shun. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈpænɪˌmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dʒəˈpænɪˌmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Japanimation?
Japanimation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN). Broken into parts: juh · PAN · ih · may · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say Japanimation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈpænɪˌmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /dʒəˈpænɪˌmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.