How to Pronounce “Hayao Miyazaki”
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- American (US)
- /haɪˈaʊ ˌmiːjɑːˈzɑːki/
- British (UK)
- /haɪˈaʊ ˌmiːjɑːˈzɑːki/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Hayao Miyazaki” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /haɪˈaʊ ˌmiːjɑːˈzɑːki/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce "Hayao Miyazaki" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Hayao Miyazaki", /haɪˈaʊ ˌmiːjɑːˈzɑːki/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "Hayao Miyazaki"?
/haɪˈaʊ ˌmiːjɑːˈzɑːki/ in American English, /haɪˈaʊ ˌmiːjɑːˈzɑːki/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Hayao Miyazaki"?
“Hayao Miyazaki” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /haɪˈaʊ ˌmiːjɑːˈzɑːki/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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