How to pronounce kunoichi
Say it like koo-noh-EE-chee. Kunoichi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE).
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- koo
- noh
- EE
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kunoichi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kunoichi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koo-noh-EE-chee.
What does kunoichi mean?
- A female ninja.
Words that rhyme with kunoichi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kunoichi.
Questions about saying kunoichi
How do you pronounce kunoichi?
Say koo-noh-EE-chee. The American pronunciation is /kunoʊˈitʃi/. In British English it is /kuːnəʊˈiːtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kunoichi?
Kunoichi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE). Broken into parts: koo · noh · EE · chee.
Is kunoichi 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 /kuːnəʊˈiːtʃi/ (koo-noh-EE-chee).