How to pronounce koji
Say it like KOH-jee. Koji has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Koji pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of koji
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-jee.
What does koji mean?
- A substance that is produced by letting a mold, especially Aspergillus oryzae, grow on rice, barley, soybeans, etc., used to make fermented products such as sake, amazake, miso, and soy sauce.
- The mold used in such a preparation.
Words that rhyme with koji
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of koji.
Questions about saying koji
How do you pronounce koji?
Say KOH-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in koji?
Koji has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · jee.
Is koji 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 /ˈkəʊdʒi/ (KOH-jee).