Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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How do you pronounce tanaka?
The recorded pronunciation is /tɑnˈɑkə/.
What does tanaka mean?
A surname from Japanese.
Where does tanaka come from?
Borrowed from Japanese 田(た)中(なか) (tanaka).

How to pronounce tanaka

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