Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
How to pronounce もったいない
Can you pronounce もったいない in Japanese?
First, every sound has the same length.
Even the small っ has one beat.
Let’s count on our fingers.
もったいない
Second, get your mouth ready to say た when you pause for the small っ,
which means your tongue should already be touching the roof of your mouth.
Third, the pitch accent.
It starts low, then たいな is high, and the last い is low.
Fourth, Make sure to pronounce both い sounds clearly.
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• You know grammar and vocabulary, but your Japanese doesn’t sound natural
• You’re often asked to repeat yourself
• Native speakers speak too fast
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✔ pronunciation
✔ rhythm
✔ pitch accent
✔ natural flow
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How to pronounce もったいない
Can you pronounce もったいない in Japanese?
First, every sound has the same length.
Even the small っ has one beat.
Let’s count on our fingers.
もったいない
Second, get your mouth ready to say た when you pause for the small っ,
which means your tongue should already be touching the roof of your mouth.
Third, the pitch accent.
It starts low, then たいな is high, and the last い is low.
Fourth, Make sure to pronounce both い sounds clearly.
I teach Japanese pronunciation.
Want to sound more natural when you speak Japanese?
👉 Join the Speak Japanese Naturally Pronunciation Course:
sjn-fumi.link/ymd
Do you ever feel like this?
• You know grammar and vocabulary, but your Japanese doesn’t sound natural
• You’re often asked to repeat yourself
• Native speakers speak too fast
Many learners study Japanese for years, but never learn how Japanese actually sounds.
The missing pieces are often:
✔ pronunciation
✔ rhythm
✔ pitch accent
✔ natural flow
Practice real Japanese pronunciation with feedback and learn to speak more naturally.
✔ Beginners to advanced learners welcome
✔ Personal feedback included
✔ Cancel anytime
👉 Join here:
sjn-fumi.link/ymd
