英語で「say」はどう発音する？
seɪ
SAY
第1強勢： SAY
実際の動画クリップの中でネイティブが文脈に合わせて「say」を発音するのを聴く
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “say”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SAY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "say" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "say" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "say" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "say" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "say is" sounds like "say-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "say" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Say you have a core of uranium-235, then when a neutron hits a U-235 nucleus, the nucleus splits releasing energy”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“say it should be for everyone. Another way I want to say I don't need to argue for that because it's already taking place all the time, we just don't pay attention to it.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Say you're at a beach when all of a sudden you see your friend struggling out in the water.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“say he's coming to Dubai for the horse race World Cup, and he wants to do your podcast.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Say you have a bunch of projects spread out over Slack, and email, and WhatsApp.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“say, "Let us build any data centers we actually needed quickly and cheaply."”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
「say」のスピーキング練習
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Say you have a core of uranium-235, then when a neutron hits a U-235 nucleus, the nucleus splits releasing energy
文脈で聴く: “say”
699,533 件のクリップThe 英語 word “say” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as seɪ (phonetic respelling: SAY). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (SAY), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “say” functions as a verb, noun, adverb, interjection and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 699,533 authentic 英語 video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “say” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @10:38
“Now, a nuclear bomb works something like this. Say you have a core of uranium-235, then when a neutron hits a U-235 nucleus, the nucleus splits releasing energy then when a neutron hits a U-235 nucleus,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @47:48
“get to do that or only rich people get to do that or only the winners get to do that. And I want to say it should be for everyone. Another way I want to say I don't need to argue for that because it's already taking place all the time, we just don't pay attention to it. There's in fact a wealth of already taking place all the time, we just don't pay attention to it. There's in fact a wealth of”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:25
“So let's start with a simple thought experiment. Say you're at a beach when all of a sudden you see your friend struggling out in the water. you see your friend struggling out in the water.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @32:09
“And then two weeks, three weeks later, they say he's coming to Dubai for the horse race World Cup, and he wants to do your podcast. and he wants to do your podcast.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @11:36
“which is what today's sponsor Hostinger is all about. Say you have a bunch of projects spread out over Slack, and email, and WhatsApp. over Slack, and email, and WhatsApp.”
意味と定義: “say”
- To pronounce.
- To recite.
- A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision.
- For example; let us assume.
- Used to gain someone's attention before making an inquiry or suggestion
動画内の例文 (3)
- “Please say your name slowly and clearly.”
- “Martha, will you say the Pledge of Allegiance?”
- “Say you have a core of uranium-235, then when a neutron hits a U-235 nucleus, the nucleus splits releasing energy”
よく使われるフレーズ・コロケーション
類義語: “say”
「say」と意味が関連する単語を実際の動画クリップで確認:
押韻・ライミングワード： “say”
-eɪ発音が全く同じ単語（同音異義語）
固有の発音「say」 (⁄seɪ⁄) には一般的な語彙において同音異義語がありません。
「say」に関するよくある質問
「say」の英語の発音は？
「say」の発音記号は ⁄seɪ⁄ (SAY) です。上のネイティブ動画クリップを再生して、実際の会話におけるリアルな発音を聞いてみましょう。
「say」のアクセント（強勢）はどこですか？
「say」の第1強勢（主アクセント）は「SAY」にあります。動画内の強勢の置かれ方に注目して聴いてみてください。
「say」の意味は何ですか？
To pronounce.
「say」が実際に使われている文を聞くには？
このページには、字幕付きの動画例文が 699533 件収録されています。「前へ / 次へ」（または矢印キー ← / →）を使って発音される瞬間をピンポイントで再生できます。
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “say”?
Single-syllable words like "say" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "say" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.