How to pronounce kaomoji
Say it like KOW-moh-jee. Kaomoji has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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US American/ˈkaʊmoʊdʒi/KOW-moh-jee
UK British/ˈkaʊməʊdʒi/KOW-moh-jee
- KOW
- moh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kaomoji pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kaomoji
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOW-moh-jee.
What does kaomoji mean?
noun
- A text-based Japanese emoticon, distinct from a Western emoticon in that it is not rotated sideways, and often includes a larger variety of characters (originally from Shift JIS, now including Unicode).
Questions about saying kaomoji
How do you pronounce kaomoji?
Say KOW-moh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊmoʊdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊməʊdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kaomoji?
Kaomoji has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · moh · jee.
Is kaomoji 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 /ˈkaʊməʊdʒi/ (KOW-moh-jee).