How to pronounce okonomiyaki
Say it like ok-uh-nuh-mih-YAH-kee. Okonomiyaki has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (YAH).
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US American/ˌɑkənəmɪˈjɑki/ok-uh-nuh-mih-YAH-kee
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- ok
- uh
- nuh
- mih
- YAH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Okonomiyaki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- YAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does okonomiyaki mean?
noun
- A Japanese style of savoury pan-fried thick pancake including a mixture of vegetables and beef, pork, or seafood.
Words that rhyme with okonomiyaki
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Questions about saying okonomiyaki
How do you pronounce okonomiyaki?
Say ok-uh-nuh-mih-YAH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑkənəmɪˈjɑki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in okonomiyaki?
Okonomiyaki has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (YAH). Broken into parts: ok · uh · nuh · mih · YAH · kee.