How to pronounce Kyushu
Say it like KYUHSH-oo. Kyushu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUHSH).
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- KYUHSH
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kyushu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Kyushu
American and British speakers say Kyushu in essentially the same way: /ˈkjʌʃu/ in the US and /ˈkjʌʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYUHSH-oo.
What does Kyushu mean?
- the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan; contains coal fields
Questions about saying Kyushu
How do you pronounce Kyushu?
Say KYUHSH-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjʌʃu/. In British English it is /ˈkjʌʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kyushu?
Kyushu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUHSH). Broken into parts: KYUHSH · oo.
Do Americans and Brits say Kyushu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjʌʃu/ and the British form is /ˈkjʌʃuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.