How to pronounce konjac
Say it like KOH-nyak. Konjac has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊnjæk/KOH-nyak
UK British/ˈkəʊnjæk/KOH-nyak
- KOH
- nyak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Konjac 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.
- nyakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of konjac
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-nyak.
What does konjac mean?
noun
- A foul-smelling plant grown in Asia, Amorphophallus konjac.
- Any of various food products made from the plant, including a flour and a gelatin, used to make noodles and candies, and as a food supplement for weight reduction.
Questions about saying konjac
How do you pronounce konjac?
Say KOH-nyak. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊnjæk/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊnjæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in konjac?
Konjac has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · nyak.
Is konjac 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 /ˈkəʊnjæk/ (KOH-nyak).