Pronunciation of 'ビール'
The word 'ビール' (beer) originates from Dutch and is used in Japanese to refer to the alcoholic beverage made from malted barley, hops, and water. It is pronounced as 'biiru' in Japanese, with a long 'ii' sound.
Word Origin
The word 'ビール' originates from the Dutch word 'bier', which was adopted into Japanese during the Meiji era.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
アルコール飲料の一種で、麦芽、ホップ、水を主原料として発酵させたもの。
「ビール」は「biiru」と発音します。「ビ」は「bi」、「ー」は長音で伸ばし、「ル」は「ru」と発音します。
English (US)
A type of alcoholic beverage made from malted barley, hops, and water, commonly known as beer.
Pronounced as 'BEE-roo', with stress on the first syllable. 'Bee' as in 'bee', and 'roo' as in 'kangaroo'.