How to Pronounce とうきょう

Added: 2026-06-02

[00:00:00]Tokyo sounds very different from the original Japanese, so let's fix it.

[00:00:04]First, the two u are pronounced as o, Tokyo. Second, never pronounce Japanese o as o, even though it's written as o in romaji. Third, the pitch accent is flat.

[00:00:15]Ah, ah, Tokyo. Now, say it with me.

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[00:00:29]Also, the small tsu in resson sounded like a long vowel. It's resson. Right after you say re, start pronouncing the sound.

[00:00:40]Resson. So, actually, you hear the sound for this small tsu. Let's make your Japanese sound more natural. The link is in the description. Issho ni ganbarimashou.