How to pronounce kakemono
Say it like kah-kay-MOH-noh. Kakemono has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- kah
- kay
- MOH
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kakemono pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kakemono
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kak-ay-MOH-noh.
What does kakemono mean?
- A vertical Japanese scroll painting.
- A portable self-standing roll-up banner.
Words that rhyme with kakemono
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kakemono.
Questions about saying kakemono
How do you pronounce kakemono?
Say kah-kay-MOH-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑkeɪˈmoʊnoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌkækeɪˈməʊnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kakemono?
Kakemono has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: kah · kay · MOH · noh.
Is kakemono 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 /ˌkækeɪˈməʊnəʊ/ (kak-ay-MOH-noh).