How to pronounce pachinko
Say it like puh-CHING-koh. Pachinko has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHING).
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- puh
- CHING
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pachinko pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pachinko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-CHING-koh.
What does pachinko mean?
- A mechanical ball-dropping game similar to pinball, popular in Japan.
- To tumble down through a series of obstacles.
Words that rhyme with pachinko
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pachinko.
Questions about saying pachinko
How do you pronounce pachinko?
Say puh-CHING-koh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtʃɪŋkoʊ/. In British English it is /pəˈtʃɪŋkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pachinko?
Pachinko has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHING). Broken into parts: puh · CHING · koh.
Is pachinko 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 /pəˈtʃɪŋkəʊ/ (puh-CHING-koh).