Search from various English teachers...
Jamie Lee
There's a Japanese word I'm having trouble pronouncing!

I'm trying to learn the Japanese phrase "nan to iu" but I'm unsure how to pronounce "iu"

Do I just pronounce it as two separate syllables, いう?

Or do I blend those two sounds together?

Jan 14, 2017 1:52 AM
Comments · 4
1
I am pretty sure it kind of sounds like ゆう in this  case
January 14, 2017
Thank you!!!
January 17, 2017
We pronounce "iu" as two separate syllables, but ゆう is also used in casual chat.
January 17, 2017
Oh, that kind of makes sense!
January 14, 2017

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!

Jamie Lee
Language Skills
English, Japanese, Korean
Learning Language
Japanese
Articles You May Also Like
How to Answer “How Was Your Weekend?” Naturally in English
39 likes · 15 Comments
Why Some Jokes Don’t Translate: Understanding Humor in English
11 likes · 2 Comments
How to Talk About Your Strengths and Weaknesses Professionally
12 likes · 4 Comments
More articles