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[はつ()·おん()]
hatsuon
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 発音

noun, suru verb
  1. pronunciation
  2. production of sound

Definition and Synonyms for 発音

Enounce speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
Synonyms: 発する, 発音, 言う
Pronunciation the way a word or a language is customarily spoken
Synonyms: 発音
Pronunciation the manner in which someone utters a word
Synonyms: 発音
Articulation the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech
Synonyms: 発語, 発音, 調音
Enunciation the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
Synonyms: 発音

Meanings for each kanji in 発音

» discharge; departure; publish; emit; start from; disclose; counter for gunshots
» sound; noise

Categories 発音 is a member of

Spoken Language communication by word of mouth
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Utterance the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
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Pronunciation the manner in which someone utters a word
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Articulation the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 発音

Sample Sentences for 発音

How do you pronounce your name?
His English has a murky, muddled sound to it, don't you think?
An Englishman would not pronounce it like that.
In the English language many words contain letters which are not pronounced.
This course will help you master correct pronunciation.

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