How to pronounce Fukuoka
Say it like foo-koo-OH-kuh. Fukuoka has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- foo
- koo
- OH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fukuoka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Fukuoka
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: foo-koo-OH-kuh.
What does Fukuoka mean?
- The capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Words that rhyme with Fukuoka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Fukuoka.
Questions about saying Fukuoka
How do you pronounce Fukuoka?
Say foo-koo-OH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌfukuˈoʊkə/. In British English it is /ˌfuːkuːˈəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Fukuoka?
Fukuoka has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: foo · koo · OH · kuh.
Is Fukuoka 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 /ˌfuːkuːˈəʊkə/ (foo-koo-OH-kuh).