Japanese Pronunciation: Pitch Accent Basics

Most Japanese course books and teachers don't teach Japanese pitch accent properly. Because of that, the vast majority of foreign learners speak in Japanese with — well — a "foreigner accent". Improper stress doesn't only sound weird, it often makes it hard for native speakers to understand what you are saying. If you understand the way Japanese accent works, you will be able to pronounce a word naturally, without the hesitation.

If you don't know what mora is, check the video on Japanese Rhythm:
   • Japanese Pronunciation: Rhythm  

Dictionary with the stress marked (convenient but has occasional mistakes):
https://www.japandict.com/

Another website (Looks ugly, but seems accurate. Also has a conjugation table for every verb, with stresses!):
https://www.gavo.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ojad/

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