somen

Questions

What does somen mean?

Thin, white noodles usually served cold with sauce for dipping.

Where does somen come from?

Borrowed from Japanese 素麺 (sōmen, “white noodles”).

How to pronounce somen

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “somen”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “somen”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “somen” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.