How to pronounce ikejime
Say it like ee-kay-JEE-may. Ikejime has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE).
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- ee
- kay
- JEE
- may
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ikejime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ikejime
American and British speakers say ikejime in essentially the same way: /ˌikeɪˈdʒimeɪ/ in the US and /ˌiːkeɪˈdʒiːmeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-kay-JEE-may.
What does ikejime mean?
- A method of killing a live fish wherein a spike is forcefully inserted into the hindbrain.
Questions about saying ikejime
How do you pronounce ikejime?
Say ee-kay-JEE-may. The American pronunciation is /ˌikeɪˈdʒimeɪ/. In British English it is /ˌiːkeɪˈdʒiːmeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ikejime?
Ikejime has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE). Broken into parts: ee · kay · JEE · may.
Do Americans and Brits say ikejime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌikeɪˈdʒimeɪ/ and the British form is /ˌiːkeɪˈdʒiːmeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.