How to pronounce ikebana
Say it like ik-ay-BAH-nuh. Ikebana has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAH).
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- ik
- ay
- BAH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ikebana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ikebana
American and British speakers say ikebana in essentially the same way: /ˌɪkeɪˈbɑnə/ in the US and /ˌɪkiˈbɑːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-ee-BAH-nuh.
What does ikebana mean?
- The Japanese art of flower arrangement.
- An arrangement of flowers according to this art.
Words that rhyme with ikebana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ikebana.
Questions about saying ikebana
How do you pronounce ikebana?
Say ik-ay-BAH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪkeɪˈbɑnə/. In British English it is /ˌɪkiˈbɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ikebana?
Ikebana has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAH). Broken into parts: ik · ay · BAH · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say ikebana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪkeɪˈbɑnə/ and the British form is /ˌɪkiˈbɑːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.