How to pronounce Osaka
Say it like oh-SAH-kuh. Osaka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH).
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- oh
- SAH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Osaka 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.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Osaka
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-SAH-kuh.
What does Osaka mean?
- The capital city of Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
- A prefecture on the island of Honshū, Japan.
Words that rhyme with Osaka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Osaka.
Questions about saying Osaka
How do you pronounce Osaka?
Say oh-SAH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈsɑkə/. In British English it is /əʊˈsɑːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Osaka?
Osaka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH). Broken into parts: oh · SAH · kuh.
Is Osaka 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 /əʊˈsɑːkə/ (oh-SAH-kuh).