How to pronounce shiatsu
Say it like shee-AHT-soo. Shiatsu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHT).
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US American/ʃiˈɑtsu/shee-AHT-soo
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- shee
- AHT
- soo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shiatsu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does shiatsu mean?
noun
- A form of massage, using the thumbs and palms, employed as therapy.
Questions about saying shiatsu
How do you pronounce shiatsu?
Say shee-AHT-soo. The American pronunciation is /ʃiˈɑtsu/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shiatsu?
Shiatsu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHT). Broken into parts: shee · AHT · soo.