5s

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What does 5s mean?

Sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain: a workplace discipline used to ensure reliable work practices and a clean working environment, now used in the West but originally from Japan.

How to pronounce 5s

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “5s”.
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 “5s”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “5s” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.