How to pronounce edamame
Say it like ed-uh-MAH-may. Edamame has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAH).
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US American/ˌɛdəˈmɑmeɪ/ed-uh-MAH-may
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- ed
- uh
- MAH
- may
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Four syllables, each vowel clear: 'ed-uh-MAH-may'.
Edamame pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- edGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does edamame mean?
noun
- Fresh green soybeans boiled as a vegetable.
Questions about saying edamame
How do you pronounce edamame?
Say ed-uh-MAH-may. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛdəˈmɑmeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edamame?
Edamame has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAH). Broken into parts: ed · uh · MAH · may.