How to pronounce kimono
Say it like kuh-MOH-noh. Kimono has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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US American/kəˈmoʊnoʊ/kuh-MOH-noh
UK British/kɪˈməʊnəʊ/kih-MOH-noh
- kuh
- MOH
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kimono 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kimono
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kih-MOH-noh.
What does kimono mean?
noun
- A traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.
- A long robe-like garment in Western fashion, which may be open at the front, loosely inspired by the Japanese garment.
- A bathrobe or dressing gown.
Questions about saying kimono
How do you pronounce kimono?
Say kuh-MOH-noh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/. In British English it is /kɪˈməʊnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kimono?
Kimono has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: kuh · MOH · noh.
Is kimono 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 /kɪˈməʊnəʊ/ (kih-MOH-noh).