How to pronounce arigato
Say it like ar-ee-GAH-toh. Arigato has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH).
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- ar
- ee
- GAH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arigato pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of arigato
- 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: ah-ree-GAH-toh.
What does arigato mean?
- Thank you (used in the context of, or to evoke, Japanese culture).
Words that rhyme with arigato
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arigato.
Questions about saying arigato
How do you pronounce arigato?
Say ar-ee-GAH-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑriˈɡɑtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌɑːriˈɡɑːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arigato?
Arigato has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH). Broken into parts: ar · ee · GAH · toh.
Is arigato 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 /ˌɑːriˈɡɑːtəʊ/ (ah-ree-GAH-toh).