How to pronounce yonsei
Say it like YUHN-say. Yonsei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHN).
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- YUHN
- say
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yonsei pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of yonsei
American and British speakers say yonsei in essentially the same way: /ˈjʌnˌseɪ/ in the US and /ˈjʌnˌseɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUHN-say.
What does yonsei mean?
- The fourth generation or great-grandchildren of Japanese immigrants, particularly in North America and in Latin America.
Questions about saying yonsei
How do you pronounce yonsei?
Say YUHN-say. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʌnˌseɪ/. In British English it is /ˈjʌnˌseɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yonsei?
Yonsei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHN). Broken into parts: YUHN · say.
Do Americans and Brits say yonsei the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʌnˌseɪ/ and the British form is /ˈjʌnˌseɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.