How to pronounce kitsune
Say it like kit-SOO-nay. Kitsune has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- kit
- SOO
- nay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kitsune pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kitKeep 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.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of kitsune
American and British speakers say kitsune in essentially the same way: /kɪtˈsuneɪ/ in the US and /kɪtˈsuːneɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kit-SOO-nay.
What does kitsune mean?
- A Japanese fox spirit, often but not exclusively female, said to have powers such as shape-shifting, and whose power is symbolized by increase in number of tails.
Questions about saying kitsune
How do you pronounce kitsune?
Say kit-SOO-nay. The American pronunciation is /kɪtˈsuneɪ/. In British English it is /kɪtˈsuːneɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kitsune?
Kitsune has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: kit · SOO · nay.
Do Americans and Brits say kitsune the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪtˈsuneɪ/ and the British form is /kɪtˈsuːneɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.