How to pronounce ponzu
Say it like PON-zoo. Ponzu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON).
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US American/ˈpɑnˌzu/PON-zoo
UK British/ˈpɒnˌzuː/PON-zoo
- PON
- zoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ponzu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ponzu
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PON-zoo.
What does ponzu mean?
noun
- A sour citrus-based sauce usually made from the juice of the 橙 (daidai), an Asian variety of bitter orange, mixed with soy sauce.
Questions about saying ponzu
How do you pronounce ponzu?
Say PON-zoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑnˌzu/. In British English it is /ˈpɒnˌzuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ponzu?
Ponzu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON). Broken into parts: PON · zoo.
Is ponzu 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 /ˈpɒnˌzuː/ (PON-zoo).