How to pronounce kaiju
Say it like KY-joo. Kaiju has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- joo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kaiju pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- jooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kaiju
American and British speakers say kaiju in essentially the same way: /ˈkaɪdʒu/ in the US and /ˈkaɪdʒuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KY-joo.
What does kaiju mean?
- A fictional giant monster, particularly of the kind found in Japanese science fiction films and other media, like Godzilla, King Kong or Gamera.
Questions about saying kaiju
How do you pronounce kaiju?
Say KY-joo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪdʒu/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪdʒuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kaiju?
Kaiju has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · joo.
Do Americans and Brits say kaiju the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaɪdʒu/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪdʒuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.