How to pronounce seiyu
Say it like SEE-yoo. Seiyu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce seiyu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEE
- yoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seiyu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of seiyu
American and British speakers say seiyu in essentially the same way: /ˈsiju/ in the US and /ˈsiːjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-yoo.
What does seiyu mean?
- Alternative spelling of seiyuu.
Questions about saying seiyu
How do you pronounce seiyu?
Say SEE-yoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiju/. In British English it is /ˈsiːjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seiyu?
Seiyu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · yoo.
Do Americans and Brits say seiyu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiju/ and the British form is /ˈsiːjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.