How to pronounce furikake
Say it like fer-uh-KAH-kee. Furikake has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH).
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US American/ˌfɚəˈkɑki/fer-uh-KAH-kee
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- fer
- uh
- KAH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furikake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ferGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does furikake mean?
noun
- A dry Japanese condiment for rice; typically a mixture of dried fish, sesame seeds, chopped seaweed, sugar, salt, and monosodium glutamate.
Words that rhyme with furikake
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Questions about saying furikake
How do you pronounce furikake?
Say fer-uh-KAH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɚəˈkɑki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furikake?
Furikake has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH). Broken into parts: fer · uh · KAH · kee.