The phrase “How to say Sudoku” refers to the correct pronunciation of the name of the popular logic-based, number-placement puzzle game. The game’s name is of Japanese origin and can be challenging for non-native speakers to pronounce accurately.
The word “Sudoku” is a combination of the Japanese words “sji” (meaning “number”) and “dokushin” (meaning “single” or “unique”). Therefore, the name Sudoku can be roughly translated as “single number.” The game was originally called “Number Place” when it was first published in 1986, but the name was later changed to Sudoku in 1989.
