How to pronounce Hitachi
Say it like hih-TAH-chee. Hitachi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- hih
- TAH
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hitachi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Hitachi
American and British speakers say Hitachi in essentially the same way: /hɪˈtɑtʃi/ in the US and /hɪˈtɑːtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: hih-TAH-chee.
What does Hitachi mean?
- Hitachi Province, a former region in Japan
Words that rhyme with Hitachi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Hitachi.
Questions about saying Hitachi
How do you pronounce Hitachi?
Say hih-TAH-chee. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈtɑtʃi/. In British English it is /hɪˈtɑːtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hitachi?
Hitachi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: hih · TAH · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say Hitachi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɪˈtɑtʃi/ and the British form is /hɪˈtɑːtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.