How to pronounce kendama
Say it like KEN-dah-muh. Kendama has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN).
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US American/ˈkɛnˌdɑmə/KEN-dah-muh
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- KEN
- dah
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kendama pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dahGive 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.
What does kendama mean?
noun
- A traditional Japanese toy with an attached ball that can be caught in any of three cups or on a spike.
Questions about saying kendama
How do you pronounce kendama?
Say KEN-dah-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛnˌdɑmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kendama?
Kendama has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN). Broken into parts: KEN · dah · muh.