英語の略語の発音の仕方
How to Pronounce Abbreviations
How to Pronounce Abbreviations
今日は、英語の略語の発音に関する法則を学びました。
Today, I learned the pronunciation rules for abbreviations.
Today, I learned the pronunciation rules for abbreviations.
第一に、その略語がアルファベット2文字である場合は、省略されてないものが発音されます。
Firstly, if the abbreviation is composed of 2 characters, it should be pronounced in its unabbreviated form.
Firstly, if the abbreviation is composed of 2 characters, it should be pronounced in its unabbreviated form.
例えば、”i.e.” は “that is” と言い、”e.g.” は “for example” と言います。
For example, “i. e.” is read as “that is,” and “e.g.” is read as “for example.”
For example, “i. e.” is read as “that is,” and “e.g.” is read as “for example.”
第二に、その略語がアルファベット3文字である場合は、それぞれの文字を一つずつ発音します。
Secondly, if the abbreviation is composed of 3 characters, each character should be pronounced.
Secondly, if the abbreviation is composed of 3 characters, each character should be pronounced.
例えば、”W.H.O.” や “T.P.P”、”O.D.A”、”F.B.I” などです。
For example, “W.H.O.,” “T.P.P.,” “O.D.A.,” and “F.B.I.”
For example, “W.H.O.,” “T.P.P.,” “O.D.A.,” and “F.B.I.”
第三に、その略語がアルファベット4文字以上である場合は、文字どおりに発音されることが多いです。
Thirdly, if the abbreviation is composed of 4 or more characters, it should be pronounced literally.
Thirdly, if the abbreviation is composed of 4 or more characters, it should be pronounced literally.
例えば、”NATO(ナトー)” や “AIDS(エイズ)”、”NASA(ナサ)”、”UNESCO(ユネスコ)” などです。
For example, “NATO,” “AIDS,” “NASA,” and “UNESCO.”
For example, “NATO,” “AIDS,” “NASA,” and “UNESCO.”
しかし、多くの例外も存在します。
However, there are many exceptions.
However, there are many exceptions.
例えば、”UCLA” は「ユーシーエルエー」と言いますし、”MIT” は「ミット」と言われることがあります。
For example, “UCLA” is pronounced “yuu-see-el-ei,” and “MIT” is sometimes pronounced “mit.”
For example, “UCLA” is pronounced “yuu-see-el-ei,” and “MIT” is sometimes pronounced “mit.”
私は、英語の略語の発音の仕方は、その発音のしやすさや理解のしやすさ、かっこよさなどに依存していると思います。
I think the pronunciation of something depends on how easy it is too read it, understand it, and how cool it is.
I think the pronunciation of something depends on how easy it is too read it, understand it, and how cool it is.