How to pronounce isekai
Say it like EE-suh-ky. Isekai has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- suh
- ky
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isekai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of isekai
American and British speakers say isekai in essentially the same way: /ˈisəkaɪ/ in the US and /ˈiːsəkaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-suh-ky.
What does isekai mean?
- A genre of Japanese fiction involving everyday people transported to alternative fantasy or virtual worlds.
- A genre of Japanese fiction in which the protagonist is reincarnated.
- Any piece of media in the above genres.
- To transport (someone) into an alternative world, often by killing them.
- To murder (someone), to kill (someone).
Questions about saying isekai
How do you pronounce isekai?
Say EE-suh-ky. The American pronunciation is /ˈisəkaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈiːsəkaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isekai?
Isekai has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · suh · ky.
Do Americans and Brits say isekai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈisəkaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈiːsəkaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.