How to pronounce obake
Say it like oh-BAH-keh. Obake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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US American/oʊˈbɑkɛ/oh-BAH-keh
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- oh
- BAH
- keh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does obake mean?
noun
- A ghost or apparition in Japanese folklore.
Questions about saying obake
How do you pronounce obake?
Say oh-BAH-keh. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈbɑkɛ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obake?
Obake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: oh · BAH · keh.