How do you spell Sydney in Japanese?

There are a few ways to spell Sydney in Japanese, depending on the context and desired pronunciation:

1. Sydney (シドニー) - Most common and closest to the English pronunciation:

* シドニー (shidoni) - This is the most common way to romanize Sydney in Japanese. It uses the Katakana script, which is used for foreign words and names.

2. Sidne (シドネ) - A more literal translation of the spelling:

* シドネ (shidone) - This uses the Katakana script, but focuses on the "Sidne" part of the name.

3. Other Options:

* You could also see "Sidney" spelled as シドニー (shidoni), which is the same romanization as the first option.

* In some contexts, you might see a more "phonetic" spelling, such as シディー (shidi), but this is less common.

Which one is best?

* The most common and widely understood spelling is シドニー (shidoni). It's best to use this unless you have a specific reason to use a different spelling.

Note: Japanese does not have a direct equivalent of the "y" sound in "Sydney." The closest sound is the "i" sound, as in the Katakana syllable "シ (shi)."