Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce hirai?
The recorded pronunciation is /hɪɹˈɑi/.
What does hirai mean?
A surname.
Where does hirai come from?
Borrowed from Japanese 平井 (Hirai).

How to pronounce hirai

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