Pronunciation of 'マクドナルド'
The word 'マクドナルド' is the Japanese katakana representation of 'McDonald's,' the global fast-food chain. It is pronounced as 'makudonarudo' in Japanese, and 'McDonald's' in English.
Word Origin
The word originates from the English name 'McDonald's,' which is a surname of Scottish origin. It was adapted into Japanese katakana as 'マクドナルド' to match the phonetic sounds of the original name.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
世界的なファストフードチェーン「マクドナルド」の日本語表記。
「マクドナルド」は「ma-ku-do-na-ru-do」と発音します。「マ」は「ma」、「ク」は「ku」、「ド」は「do」、「ナル」は「na-ru」、「ド」は「do」とそれぞれはっきり発音します。
English (United States)
A global fast-food restaurant chain known for its hamburgers, fries, and other quick-service meals.
Pronounced as 'mack-duh-NAHL-dz,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Mack' as in 'mack,' 'duh' as in 'duh,' and 'NAHL-dz' as in 'nahlds.'