Pronunciation of 'ベーコン'
The word 'ベーコン' (bēkon) is the Japanese transliteration of the English word 'bacon', referring to a type of salt-cured pork. It is pronounced as 'bēkon' in Japanese, with stress on the first syllable. In English, it is pronounced as 'bacon', with stress on the first syllable as well.
Word Origin
The word originates from the English term 'bacon', which itself derives from Old French 'bacon', meaning 'back meat'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A type of salt-cured pork, typically sliced thin and fried or grilled.
Pronounced as 'BAY-kun', with stress on the first syllable. 'Bay' as in 'bay', and 'kun' as in 'cuhn'.
日本語
英語の「bacon」を指し、塩漬けされた豚肉の一種。通常薄切りにして焼いたり炒めたりして食べる。
「ベーコン」は「べー（bē）」「こん（kon）」と発音します。「べー」は長音で伸ばし、「こん」は短く発音します。