How to pronounce makiwara
Say it like mah-kee-WAR-uh. Makiwara has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAR).
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- mah
- kee
- WAR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Makiwara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- WARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of makiwara
American and British speakers say makiwara in essentially the same way: /ˌmɑkiˈwɑrə/ in the US and /mækɪˈwɑːrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: mak-ih-WAH-ruh.
What does makiwara mean?
- A padded post used for hitting practice in karate.
Words that rhyme with makiwara
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of makiwara.
Questions about saying makiwara
How do you pronounce makiwara?
Say mah-kee-WAR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑkiˈwɑrə/. In British English it is /mækɪˈwɑːrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in makiwara?
Makiwara has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAR). Broken into parts: mah · kee · WAR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say makiwara the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɑkiˈwɑrə/ and the British form is /mækɪˈwɑːrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.