How to pronounce Nagasaki
Say it like nag-uh-SAK-ee. Nagasaki has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAK).
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- nag
- uh
- SAK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nagasaki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Nagasaki
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: nah-guh-SAH-kee.
What does Nagasaki mean?
- A port city, the capital and largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture, in southwestern Kyushu, Japan, famous as the country's early modern entrepot and for its nuclear bombing on 9 August 1945 at the end of World War II.
Words that rhyme with Nagasaki
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Questions about saying Nagasaki
How do you pronounce Nagasaki?
Say nag-uh-SAK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnæɡəˈsæki/. In British English it is /ˌnɑːɡəˈsɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nagasaki?
Nagasaki has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAK). Broken into parts: nag · uh · SAK · ee.
Is Nagasaki pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˌnɑːɡəˈsɑːki/ (nah-guh-SAH-kee).