How to pronounce kintsugi
Say it like kint-SOO-ghee. Kintsugi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- kint
- SOO
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kintsugi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kintKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kintsugi
American and British speakers say kintsugi in essentially the same way: /kɪntˈsuɡi/ in the US and /kɪntˈsuːɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: kint-SOO-ghee.
What does kintsugi mean?
- The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold or similar material, highlighting the cracks instead of disguising them.
Words that rhyme with kintsugi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kintsugi.
Questions about saying kintsugi
How do you pronounce kintsugi?
Say kint-SOO-ghee. The American pronunciation is /kɪntˈsuɡi/. In British English it is /kɪntˈsuːɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kintsugi?
Kintsugi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: kint · SOO · ghee.
Do Americans and Brits say kintsugi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪntˈsuɡi/ and the British form is /kɪntˈsuːɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.