How to pronounce kirigami
Say it like kir-ih-GAH-mih. Kirigami has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH).
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- kir
- ih
- GAH
- mih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kirigami 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kirigami
American and British speakers say kirigami in essentially the same way: /ˌkɪrɪˈɡɑmɪ/ in the US and /ˌkɪrɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kir-ih-GAH-mih.
What does kirigami mean?
- An art similar to origami, with cutting permitted.
Questions about saying kirigami
How do you pronounce kirigami?
Say kir-ih-GAH-mih. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɪrɪˈɡɑmɪ/. In British English it is /ˌkɪrɪˈɡɑːmɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kirigami?
Kirigami has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH). Broken into parts: kir · ih · GAH · mih.
Do Americans and Brits say kirigami the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɪrɪˈɡɑmɪ/ and the British form is /ˌkɪrɪˈɡɑːmɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.