How to pronounce seiyuu
Say it like SAY-yoo. Seiyuu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce seiyuu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SAY
- yoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seiyuu 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of seiyuu
American and British speakers say seiyuu in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪju/ in the US and /ˈseɪjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-yoo.
What does seiyuu mean?
- A voice actor in a native-language version anime, a video game, a radio broadcast or an advertisement in Japan.
- To take on a role as a voice actor in a Japanese production, or perform a certain character in such a production.
Questions about saying seiyuu
How do you pronounce seiyuu?
Say SAY-yoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪju/. In British English it is /ˈseɪjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seiyuu?
Seiyuu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · yoo.
Do Americans and Brits say seiyuu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪju/ and the British form is /ˈseɪjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.