How to pronounce dojo
Say it like DOH-joh. Dojo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- joh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dojo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- johGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dojo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-joh.
What does dojo mean?
- A training facility, usually led by one or more sensei; a hall or room used for such training.
- A room or other facility used for other activities, such as meditation or software development.
- Synonym of dohyo (“the ring in which a sumo wrestling match is held”).
- The dojo loach, Japanese weather loach, or pond loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus), a freshwater fish native to East Asia.
Words that rhyme with dojo
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Questions about saying dojo
How do you pronounce dojo?
Say DOH-joh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊˌdʒoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊdʒəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dojo?
Dojo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · joh.
Is dojo 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 /ˈdəʊdʒəʊ/ (DOH-joh).