How to pronounce satsuma
Say it like sat-SOO-muh. Satsuma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- sat
- SOO
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satsuma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- satKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of satsuma
American and British speakers say satsuma in essentially the same way: /sætˈsumə/ in the US and /sætˈsuːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sat-SOO-muh.
What does satsuma mean?
- A seedless and easy-peeling cultivar of mandarin orange of Japanese origin; Citrus unshiu.
Words that rhyme with satsuma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of satsuma.
Questions about saying satsuma
How do you pronounce satsuma?
Say sat-SOO-muh. The American pronunciation is /sætˈsumə/. In British English it is /sætˈsuːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satsuma?
Satsuma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: sat · SOO · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say satsuma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sætˈsumə/ and the British form is /sætˈsuːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.