How to pronounce ahi
Say it like AH-hee. Ahi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑhi/AH-hee
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- AH
- hee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ahi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- heeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does ahi mean?
noun
- yellowfin tuna
Where does ahi come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian ʻahi (“yellowfin tuna”).
Questions about saying ahi
How do you pronounce ahi?
Say AH-hee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑhi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ahi?
Ahi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · hee.