How to pronounce hikikomori
Say it like hik-ee-koh-MOR-ee. Hikikomori has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOR).
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US American/ˌhɪkikoʊˈmɔri/hik-ee-koh-MOR-ee
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- hik
- ee
- koh
- MOR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hikikomori pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does hikikomori mean?
noun
- A Japanese phenomenon whereby a person becomes a recluse from society, typically remaining isolated in a single room at home for a very long period.
- A reclusive person of this kind.
Words that rhyme with hikikomori
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Questions about saying hikikomori
How do you pronounce hikikomori?
Say hik-ee-koh-MOR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɪkikoʊˈmɔri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hikikomori?
Hikikomori has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOR). Broken into parts: hik · ee · koh · MOR · ee.