How to pronounce tsundere
Say it like TSOON-duh-ray. Tsundere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSOON).
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- TSOON
- duh
- ray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tsundere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TSOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tsundere
American and British speakers say tsundere in essentially the same way: /ˈtsundəreɪ/ in the US and /ˈtsuːndəreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TSOON-duh-ray.
What does tsundere mean?
- Showing qualities typical of a tsundere.
Questions about saying tsundere
How do you pronounce tsundere?
Say TSOON-duh-ray. The American pronunciation is /ˈtsundəreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtsuːndəreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tsundere?
Tsundere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSOON). Broken into parts: TSOON · duh · ray.
Do Americans and Brits say tsundere the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtsundəreɪ/ and the British form is /ˈtsuːndəreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.