How to pronounce miso
Say it like MEE-soh. Miso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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US American/ˈmisoʊ/MEE-soh
UK British/ˈmiːsəʊ/MEE-soh
- MEE
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miso pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of miso
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEE-soh.
What does miso mean?
noun
- A thick paste made by fermentation of soybeans with the mold Aspergillus oryzae, used in making soups and sauces.
Questions about saying miso
How do you pronounce miso?
Say MEE-soh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmisoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmiːsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miso?
Miso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · soh.
Is miso 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 /ˈmiːsəʊ/ (MEE-soh).