How to pronounce dashi
Say it like DASH-ee. Dashi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DASH).
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- DASH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dashi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dashi
American and British speakers say dashi in essentially the same way: /ˈdæʃi/ in the US and /ˈdæʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DASH-ee.
What does dashi mean?
- A type of soup or cooking stock, often made from kelp.
Words that rhyme with dashi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dashi.
Questions about saying dashi
How do you pronounce dashi?
Say DASH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæʃi/. In British English it is /ˈdæʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dashi?
Dashi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DASH). Broken into parts: DASH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dashi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæʃi/ and the British form is /ˈdæʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.