How to pronounce sakura
Say it like sa-KUUR-ah. Sakura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUUR).
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US American/sæˈkʊˌrɑ/sa-KUUR-ah
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- sa
- KUUR
- ah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sakura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- saKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does sakura mean?
noun
- cherry tree
- cherry blossom (blossom of the Japanese cherry tree)
- a card game from Hawaii played with Japanese hanafuda playing cards
Questions about saying sakura
How do you pronounce sakura?
Say sa-KUUR-ah. The American pronunciation is /sæˈkʊˌrɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sakura?
Sakura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUUR). Broken into parts: sa · KUUR · ah.