How to pronounce seinen
Say it like SAY-nun. Seinen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- nun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seinen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of seinen
American and British speakers say seinen in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪnən/ in the US and /ˈseɪnən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-nun.
What does seinen mean?
- A kind of manga written for an older male audience, generally 18-30 years old (and older).
Questions about saying seinen
How do you pronounce seinen?
Say SAY-nun. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪnən/. In British English it is /ˈseɪnən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seinen?
Seinen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · nun.
Do Americans and Brits say seinen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪnən/ and the British form is /ˈseɪnən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.