How to pronounce judoka
Say it like joo-DOH-kuh. Judoka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- joo
- DOH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Judoka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of judoka
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: joo-DOH-kuh.
What does judoka mean?
- A practitioner of the Japanese martial art of judo.
Words that rhyme with judoka
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Questions about saying judoka
How do you pronounce judoka?
Say joo-DOH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /dʒuˈdoʊkə/. In British English it is /dʒuːˈdəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in judoka?
Judoka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: joo · DOH · kuh.
Is judoka pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dʒuːˈdəʊkə/ (joo-DOH-kuh).