How to pronounce matsuri
Say it like mat-SUUR-ee. Matsuri has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUUR).
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- mat
- SUUR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matsuri pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- matKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of matsuri
American and British speakers say matsuri in essentially the same way: /mætˈsʊri/ in the US and /mætˈsuːri/ in the UK.
British respelling: mat-SOO-ree.
What does matsuri mean?
- A Japanese festival.
Words that rhyme with matsuri
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of matsuri.
Questions about saying matsuri
How do you pronounce matsuri?
Say mat-SUUR-ee. The American pronunciation is /mætˈsʊri/. In British English it is /mætˈsuːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matsuri?
Matsuri has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUUR). Broken into parts: mat · SUUR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say matsuri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mætˈsʊri/ and the British form is /mætˈsuːri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.