How to pronounce sashimi
Say it like suh-SHEE-mee. Sashimi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE).
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- suh
- SHEE
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sashimi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sashimi
American and British speakers say sashimi in essentially the same way: /səˈʃimi/ in the US and /səˈʃiːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-SHEE-mee.
What does sashimi mean?
- A dish consisting of thin slices or pieces of raw fish or meat.
- A thin slice or piece of raw fish or meat.
Words that rhyme with sashimi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sashimi.
Questions about saying sashimi
How do you pronounce sashimi?
Say suh-SHEE-mee. The American pronunciation is /səˈʃimi/. In British English it is /səˈʃiːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sashimi?
Sashimi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE). Broken into parts: suh · SHEE · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say sashimi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈʃimi/ and the British form is /səˈʃiːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.