How to pronounce karoshi
Say it like kuh-ROH-shee. Karoshi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kəˈroʊʃi/kuh-ROH-shee
UK British/kəˈrəʊʃi/kuh-ROH-shee
- kuh
- ROH
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Karoshi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of karoshi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-ROH-shee.
What does karoshi mean?
noun
- Death, such as from heart attack or stroke, brought on by overwork or job-related stress.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- guolaosi
- gwarosa
Words that rhyme with karoshi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of karoshi.
Questions about saying karoshi
How do you pronounce karoshi?
Say kuh-ROH-shee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈroʊʃi/. In British English it is /kəˈrəʊʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in karoshi?
Karoshi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: kuh · ROH · shee.
Is karoshi 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 /kəˈrəʊʃi/ (kuh-ROH-shee).