visual novel

Questions

What does visual novel mean?

An interactive fiction video game of a style originated in Japan, consisting primarily of narration illustrated by anime-style images.

Where does visual novel come from?

Calque of Japanese ビジュアルノベル (bijuaru noberu), from English visual + novel.

How to pronounce visual novel

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