How to pronounce kimura
Say it like kee-MUUR-uh. Kimura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUUR).
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- kee
- MUUR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kimura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kimura
American and British speakers say kimura in essentially the same way: /kiˈmʊrə/ in the US and /kiˈmʊrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kee-MUUR-uh.
What does kimura mean?
- An armlock where the implementer isolates the opponent's arm and torques the shoulder in order to cause pain or injury.
Where does kimura come from?
Named after Masahiko Kimura, who used it to defeat Hélio Gracie in a famous fight in 1951.
Words that rhyme with kimura
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kimura.
Questions about saying kimura
How do you pronounce kimura?
Say kee-MUUR-uh. The American pronunciation is /kiˈmʊrə/. In British English it is /kiˈmʊrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kimura?
Kimura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUUR). Broken into parts: kee · MUUR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say kimura the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kiˈmʊrə/ and the British form is /kiˈmʊrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.