How to pronounce kokumi
Say it like KOH-koo-mee. Kokumi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce kokumi. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈkoʊkumi/KOH-koo-mee
UK British/ˈkəʊkuːmi/KOH-koo-mee
- KOH
- koo
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kokumi 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.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kokumi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-koo-mee.
What does kokumi mean?
noun
- A taste, recognized by some Japanese researchers, associated with certain γ-L-glutamyl peptides which activate a calcium-sensing receptor also sensitive to glutathione.
Questions about saying kokumi
How do you pronounce kokumi?
Say KOH-koo-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊkumi/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊkuːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kokumi?
Kokumi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · koo · mee.
Is kokumi 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 /ˈkəʊkuːmi/ (KOH-koo-mee).