How to pronounce geisha
Say it like GAY-shuh. Geisha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geisha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geisha
American and British speakers say geisha in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪʃə/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪʃə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAY-shuh.
What does geisha mean?
- A Japanese female entertainer skilled in various arts such as tea ceremony, dancing, singing and calligraphy.
Words that rhyme with geisha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geisha.
Questions about saying geisha
How do you pronounce geisha?
Say GAY-shuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪʃə/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geisha?
Geisha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · shuh.
Do Americans and Brits say geisha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪʃə/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪʃə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.