How to pronounce bokken
Say it like BOK-un. Bokken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOK).
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US American/ˈbɑkən/BOK-un
UK British/ˈbɒkən/BOK-un
- BOK
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bokken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bokken
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOK-un.
What does bokken mean?
noun
- A wooden katana, used as a training sword.
Questions about saying bokken
How do you pronounce bokken?
Say BOK-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑkən/. In British English it is /ˈbɒkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bokken?
Bokken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOK). Broken into parts: BOK · un.
Is bokken pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒkən/ (BOK-un).