How to pronounce misogi
Say it like mih-SOH-ghee. Misogi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- mih
- SOH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misogi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misogi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mih-SOH-ghee.
What does misogi mean?
- A Shinto form of ritual purification by washing the entire body.
Words that rhyme with misogi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misogi.
Questions about saying misogi
How do you pronounce misogi?
Say mih-SOH-ghee. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsoʊɡi/. In British English it is /mɪˈsəʊɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misogi?
Misogi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: mih · SOH · ghee.
Is misogi 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 /mɪˈsəʊɡi/ (mih-SOH-ghee).