To pronounce "onee-san", say ON-ees-an — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
onee-san
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3
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ON-ees-an
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"onee-san" has 3 syllables: on-ees-an.
"Onee-san" has 3 syllables: on · ees · an.
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