How to pronounce Fukushima
Say it like foo-koo-SHEE-muh. Fukushima has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEE).
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- foo
- koo
- SHEE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fukushima pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Fukushima
American and British speakers say Fukushima in essentially the same way: /fukuˈʃimə/ in the US and /fuːkuːˈʃiːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: foo-koo-SHEE-muh.
What does Fukushima mean?
- The capital city of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
Words that rhyme with Fukushima
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Fukushima.
Questions about saying Fukushima
How do you pronounce Fukushima?
Say foo-koo-SHEE-muh. The American pronunciation is /fukuˈʃimə/. In British English it is /fuːkuːˈʃiːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Fukushima?
Fukushima has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEE). Broken into parts: foo · koo · SHEE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say Fukushima the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fukuˈʃimə/ and the British form is /fuːkuːˈʃiːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.