How to pronounce bushido
Say it like boo-SHEE-doh. Bushido has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE).
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- boo
- SHEE
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bushido pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- booKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SHEESay 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 bushido
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: boo-SHEE-doh.
What does bushido mean?
- An ethical code of the samurai that was prevalent in feudal Japan that advocated unquestioning loyalty to the master at all costs and obedience in all deeds, valuing honor above life.
Words that rhyme with bushido
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Questions about saying bushido
How do you pronounce bushido?
Say boo-SHEE-doh. The American pronunciation is /buˈʃidoʊ/. In British English it is /buːˈʃiːdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bushido?
Bushido has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE). Broken into parts: boo · SHEE · doh.
Is bushido 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 /buːˈʃiːdəʊ/ (boo-SHEE-doh).