How to pronounce aikido
Say it like eye-KEE-doh. Aikido has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- eye
- KEE
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aikido pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aikido
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eye-KEE-doh.
What does aikido mean?
- A Japanese martial art developed from jujitsu and making use of holds and throws.
- A school of the martial art.
Words that rhyme with aikido
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aikido.
Questions about saying aikido
How do you pronounce aikido?
Say eye-KEE-doh. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈkidoʊ/. In British English it is /aɪˈkiːdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aikido?
Aikido has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: eye · KEE · doh.
Is aikido pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /aɪˈkiːdəʊ/ (eye-KEE-doh).