How to pronounce doujinshi
Say it like doh-JIN-shee. Doujinshi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIN).
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- doh
- JIN
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doujinshi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- JINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of doujinshi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: doh-JIN-shee.
What does doujinshi mean?
- A fan-produced book or magazine of Japanese fiction; especially manga.
Questions about saying doujinshi
How do you pronounce doujinshi?
Say doh-JIN-shee. The American pronunciation is /doʊˈdʒɪnʃi/. In British English it is /dəʊˈdʒɪnʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doujinshi?
Doujinshi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIN). Broken into parts: doh · JIN · shee.
Is doujinshi 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 /dəʊˈdʒɪnʃi/ (doh-JIN-shee).