How to pronounce ahjussi
Say it like ah-JUHS-ee. Ahjussi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHS).
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US American/ɑˈdʒʌsi/ah-JUHS-ee
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- ah
- JUHS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ahjussi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- JUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does ahjussi mean?
noun
- A middle-aged Korean man.
Where does ahjussi come from?
Borrowed from Korean 아저씨 (ajeossi).
Words that rhyme with ahjussi
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Questions about saying ahjussi
How do you pronounce ahjussi?
Say ah-JUHS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɑˈdʒʌsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ahjussi?
Ahjussi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHS). Broken into parts: ah · JUHS · ee.