How to pronounce onigiri
Say it like oh-nih-GHIR-ee. Onigiri has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHIR).
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- oh
- nih
- GHIR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onigiri pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GHIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of onigiri
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-nih-GHIR-ee.
What does onigiri mean?
- A Japanese food made by putting ingredients into white rice, wrapping the outside with laver, and shaping it into a triangle.
Words that rhyme with onigiri
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Questions about saying onigiri
How do you pronounce onigiri?
Say oh-nih-GHIR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊnɪˈɡɪri/. In British English it is /ˌəʊnɪˈɡɪri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onigiri?
Onigiri has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHIR). Broken into parts: oh · nih · GHIR · ee.
Is onigiri pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌəʊnɪˈɡɪri/ (oh-nih-GHIR-ee).