How to pronounce higashi
Say it like hee-GAH-shee. Higashi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAH).
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US American/hiˈɡɑʃi/hee-GAH-shee
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- hee
- GAH
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Higashi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- heeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does higashi mean?
noun
- The (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke.
- A rikishi listed on the right side of the banzuke.
- The eastern side of the ring.
- A type of wagashi that contains very little moisture and thus keeps relatively longer than other kinds.
Words that rhyme with higashi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of higashi.
Questions about saying higashi
How do you pronounce higashi?
Say hee-GAH-shee. The American pronunciation is /hiˈɡɑʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in higashi?
Higashi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAH). Broken into parts: hee · GAH · shee.