How to pronounce haikus
Say it like HY-kooz. Haikus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- kooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haikus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- koozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of haikus
American and British speakers say haikus in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪkuz/ in the US and /ˈhaɪkuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-kooz.
What does haikus mean?
- plural of haiku How to pronounce haiku
Questions about saying haikus
How do you pronounce haikus?
Say HY-kooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪkuz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪkuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haikus?
Haikus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · kooz.
Do Americans and Brits say haikus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪkuz/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪkuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.