How to pronounce netsuke
Say it like net-SOO-kee. Netsuke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- net
- SOO
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Netsuke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- netKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of netsuke
American and British speakers say netsuke in essentially the same way: /nɛtˈsuki/ in the US and /nɛtˈsuːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: net-SOO-kee.
What does netsuke mean?
- A small, often collectible, artistic carving characterized by an opening or two small holes (紐通し (himotōshi)), most commonly made of wood or ivory, used as a fob at the end of a cord attached to a suspended pouch containing pens, medicines, or tobacco. Netsuke originated in feudal Japan in the late
Words that rhyme with netsuke
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Questions about saying netsuke
How do you pronounce netsuke?
Say net-SOO-kee. The American pronunciation is /nɛtˈsuki/. In British English it is /nɛtˈsuːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in netsuke?
Netsuke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: net · SOO · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say netsuke the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɛtˈsuki/ and the British form is /nɛtˈsuːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.