How to pronounce hibakusha
Say it like hee-buh-KOO-shuh. Hibakusha has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOO).
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- hee
- buh
- KOO
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hibakusha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- heeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hibakusha
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: HIB-uh-koo-shuh.
What does hibakusha mean?
- A survivor of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Words that rhyme with hibakusha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hibakusha.
Questions about saying hibakusha
How do you pronounce hibakusha?
Say hee-buh-KOO-shuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhibəˈkuʃə/. In British English it is /ˈhɪbəˌkuːʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hibakusha?
Hibakusha has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOO). Broken into parts: hee · buh · KOO · shuh.
Is hibakusha pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈhɪbəˌkuːʃə/ (HIB-uh-koo-shuh).