How to pronounce furisode
Say it like foo-REE-soh-day. Furisode has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- foo
- REE
- soh
- day
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furisode 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of furisode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: foo-REE-soh-day.
What does furisode mean?
- A style of colorful silk kimono distinguishable by its long sleeves, associated with the formal celebration of Coming of Age Day by a young woman reaching the age of 20.
Questions about saying furisode
How do you pronounce furisode?
Say foo-REE-soh-day. The American pronunciation is /ˌfuˈrisoʊdeɪ/. In British English it is /ˌfuːˈriːsəʊdeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furisode?
Furisode has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: foo · REE · soh · day.
Is furisode 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 /ˌfuːˈriːsəʊdeɪ/ (foo-REE-soh-day).