Japanese phrase
___はどう発音しますか？ ___ wa dō hatsu on shi ma su ka
Meaning
How do you pronounce ___?
When to use it
Asks how to say an unfamiliar word or name aloud. The polite wording suits everyday conversations and more formal situations.
Example dialogue
この名前はどう発音しますか？ ko no na mae wa dō hatsu on shi ma su ka
How do you pronounce this name?
ミナと発音します。 mi na to hatsu on shi ma su
It is pronounced Mina.