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Pronounciation

My 8th grade teacher has asked me to find out how to pronounce Japan in Japanese. In other words, how do the Japanese say Japan. I am really confused, I need this for extra credit. Thank you so much! Alex Estrada

1998/2/11

by Alex Estrada, U.S.A.

Ni hon

To correct Pete's pronounciation of Nihon. The Ni of Nihon is pronounced the same as 'knee' in English. Nirvana is not a good example of the 'Ni' sound. Many people pronounce Nirvana like 'Nerveana'. So, 'knee-hon'.

1998/2/11

by RT, US

nihon

there are a few words that mean japan in japanese. nowadays, 'nihon' is the most widly used, i believe. it is pronounced NI like Nirvana, HO like home and N. The accent is on HON and not NI, like many foreigners think. 'Nippon' is the another widely used word for Japan.

1998/2/11

by Pete


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