How to pronounce ninjutsu
Say it like NIN-jit-soo. Ninjutsu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN).
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- NIN
- jit
- soo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ninjutsu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ninjutsu
American and British speakers say ninjutsu in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪndʒɪtsu/ in the US and /ˈnɪndʒɪtsuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIN-jit-soo.
What does ninjutsu mean?
- A Japanese martial art that is a collection of techniques originally practiced for Japanese espionage purposes, and includes methods of gathering information, nondetection, avoidance, and misdirection techniques. Used by ninja (忍者).
Questions about saying ninjutsu
How do you pronounce ninjutsu?
Say NIN-jit-soo. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪndʒɪtsu/. In British English it is /ˈnɪndʒɪtsuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ninjutsu?
Ninjutsu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN). Broken into parts: NIN · jit · soo.
Do Americans and Brits say ninjutsu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪndʒɪtsu/ and the British form is /ˈnɪndʒɪtsuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.