How to pronounce origami
Say it like oh-ruh-GAH-mee. Origami has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH).
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- oh
- ruh
- GAH
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Origami 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of origami
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: or-ih-GAH-mee.
What does origami mean?
- The Japanese art of paper folding.
- A piece of art made by folding paper.
- The materials science technology that applies the art of origami to products.
- To construct by means of decorative paper folding.“He snatched my serviette and swiftly origamied a swan.”
Words that rhyme with origami
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of origami.
Questions about saying origami
How do you pronounce origami?
Say oh-ruh-GAH-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊrəˈɡɑmi/. In British English it is /ˌɒrɪˈɡɑːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in origami?
Origami has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH). Broken into parts: oh · ruh · GAH · mee.
Is origami pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɒrɪˈɡɑːmi/ (or-ih-GAH-mee).