How to Pronounce ‘Saturday‘ in Japanese151

Saturday is a day of the week that falls between Friday and Sunday. It is the sixth day of the week in most Western countries, but it is the seventh day of the week in Japan. The Japanese word for Saturday is 土曜日 (doyoubi). It is pronounced with a high tone on the first syllable and a low tone on the second syllable.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to pronounce "Saturday" in Japanese:
Start by saying the syllable "do" with a high tone. The "o" should be pronounced like the "o" in the English word "go".
Next, say the syllable "you" with a low tone. The "u" should be pronounced like the "u" in the English word "put".
Finally, say the syllable "bi" with a high tone. The "i" should be pronounced like the "i" in the English word "see".

Here is a recording of the pronunciation of "Saturday" in Japanese:[audio src="/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/"]

You can also practice pronouncing "Saturday" in Japanese by using the following tongue twister:土曜日はどんぶりどようび (doyoubi wa donburi doyoubi)

This tongue twister means "Saturday is a bowl-shaped Saturday".

Here are some additional tips for pronouncing "Saturday" in Japanese:
Make sure to pronounce the "o" in "do" with a high tone. This is the most important part of the pronunciation.
Don't pronounce the "u" in "you" too long. It should be a short, clipped sound.
Pronounce the "bi" in "bi" with a clear, crisp sound.

With a little practice, you'll be able to pronounce "Saturday" in Japanese like a native speaker!

2025-02-13

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