How to pronounce mochi
Say it like MOH-chee. Mochi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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US American/ˈmoʊtʃi/MOH-chee
UK British/ˈməʊtʃi/MOH-chee
- MOH
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mochi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mochi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-chee.
What does mochi mean?
noun
- A small Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice.
Questions about saying mochi
How do you pronounce mochi?
Say MOH-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈməʊtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mochi?
Mochi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · chee.
Is mochi 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 /ˈməʊtʃi/ (MOH-chee).