How to pronounce keiretsu
Say it like kir-ET-soo. Keiretsu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ET).
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- kir
- ET
- soo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keiretsu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of keiretsu
American and British speakers say keiretsu in essentially the same way: /ˌkɪˈrɛtsu/ in the US and /ˌkɪˈrɛtsuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: kir-ET-soo.
What does keiretsu mean?
- A set of Japanese companies with interlocking business relationships and shareholdings.
Questions about saying keiretsu
How do you pronounce keiretsu?
Say kir-ET-soo. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɪˈrɛtsu/. In British English it is /ˌkɪˈrɛtsuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keiretsu?
Keiretsu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ET). Broken into parts: kir · ET · soo.
Do Americans and Brits say keiretsu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɪˈrɛtsu/ and the British form is /ˌkɪˈrɛtsuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.