How to pronounce kamikaze
Say it like kah-muh-KAH-zee. Kamikaze has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH).
- kah
- muh
- KAH
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kamikaze 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kamikaze
American and British speakers say kamikaze in essentially the same way: /ˌkɑməˈkɑzi/ in the US and /ˌkɑːmɪˈkɑːziː/ in the UK.
British respelling: kah-mih-KAH-zee.
What does kamikaze mean?
- An attack requiring the suicide of the one carrying it out, especially when done with an aircraft.
- One who carries out a suicide attack, especially with an aircraft.
- A vehicle used for a suicide attack, especially an aircraft.
- To destroy (a ship, etc.) in a suicide attack, especially by crashing an aircraft.
- To carry out a suicide attack, especially by crashing an aircraft.
- To fail disastrously.
- Suicidal, risking one's own life.
- Having or showing reckless disregard for safety or personal welfare.
Words that rhyme with kamikaze
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kamikaze.
Questions about saying kamikaze
How do you pronounce kamikaze?
Say kah-muh-KAH-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑməˈkɑzi/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːmɪˈkɑːziː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kamikaze?
Kamikaze has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH). Broken into parts: kah · muh · KAH · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say kamikaze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɑməˈkɑzi/ and the British form is /ˌkɑːmɪˈkɑːziː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.