How to pronounce romaji
Say it like ROH-muh-jee. Romaji has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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US American/ˈroʊmədʒi/ROH-muh-jee
UK British/ˈrəʊmədʒi/ROH-muh-jee
- ROH
- muh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Romaji pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of romaji
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-muh-jee.
What does romaji mean?
noun
- A representation of Japanese in Latin script.“The romaji of the word ローマ字 is “rōmaji”.”
Questions about saying romaji
How do you pronounce romaji?
Say ROH-muh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊmədʒi/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊmədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in romaji?
Romaji has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · muh · jee.
Is romaji pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrəʊmədʒi/ (ROH-muh-jee).