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How do you pronounce kansai?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkænˌsaɪ/.
What does kansai mean?
A region of Japan, located in Honshū.
Where does kansai come from?
Borrowed from Japanese 関西 (Kansai).

How to pronounce kansai

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