How to pronounce ajinomoto
Say it like uh-jin-uh-MOH-toh. Ajinomoto has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOH).
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- uh
- jin
- uh
- MOH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ajinomoto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ajinomoto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-jin-uh-MOH-toh.
What does ajinomoto mean?
- monosodium glutamate
Words that rhyme with ajinomoto
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Questions about saying ajinomoto
How do you pronounce ajinomoto?
Say uh-jin-uh-MOH-toh. The American pronunciation is /əˌdʒɪnəˈmoʊtoʊ/. In British English it is /əˌdʒɪnəˈməʊtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ajinomoto?
Ajinomoto has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOH). Broken into parts: uh · jin · uh · MOH · toh.
Is ajinomoto 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 /əˌdʒɪnəˈməʊtəʊ/ (uh-jin-uh-MOH-toh).