How to Pronounce “Bus“ in Japanese19

The Japanese word for "bus" is バス (basu). It is a loanword from English, and its pronunciation is very similar to the English word. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to pronounce "bus" in Japanese:1. Start with the "b" sound. This is a voiced bilabial stop consonant, which means that you make the sound by closing your lips together and then releasing the air.
2. Follow with the "a" sound. This is a short vowel sound, similar to the "a" in "cat."
3. End with the "s" sound. This is a voiceless alveolar fricative consonant, which means that you make the sound by blowing air through a narrow passage created by your tongue and teeth.

Here is a breakdown of the pronunciation of each sound in the word "bus":* b: /b/
* a: /a/
* s: /s/

When you put all of these sounds together, you get the pronunciation "basu." Here are some tips for getting the pronunciation right:* Make sure to pronounce the "b" sound clearly. This is the first sound in the word, so it is important to make sure that you say it correctly.
* Do not pronounce the "s" sound too strongly. The "s" sound in Japanese is not as strong as the "s" sound in English.
* Practice saying the word out loud. The best way to improve your pronunciation is to practice saying the word out loud. You can practice saying it by yourself, or you can find a Japanese speaker to practice with.

Here are some additional resources that you can use to learn how to pronounce "bus" in Japanese:* [Forvo](/word/%E3%83%90%E3%82%B9/)
* [Jisho](/search/%E3%83%90%E3%82%B9)
* [YouTube](/watch?v=0-C_Bc06g7Q)

With a little practice, you will be able to pronounce "bus" in Japanese like a native speaker.

Here are some example sentences that you can use to practice your pronunciation:* バス停はどこですか？ (Basutei wa doko desu ka?) - Where is the bus stop?
* バスは10分後に来ます。 (Basu wa jipun go ni kimasu.) - The bus will come in 10 minutes.
* バスに乗ります。 (Basu ni norimasu.) - I will take the bus.

I hope this article has helped you to learn how to pronounce "bus" in Japanese. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.

2025-02-01

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