How to pronounce shibari
Say it like shih-BAR-ee. Shibari has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR).
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- shih
- BAR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shibari pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shibari
American and British speakers say shibari in essentially the same way: /ʃɪˈbɑri/ in the US and /ʃɪˈbɑːri/ in the UK.
British respelling: shih-BAH-ree.
What does shibari mean?
- The artful use of twine to tie objects or packages.
- A style of Japanese bondage.
Words that rhyme with shibari
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shibari.
Questions about saying shibari
How do you pronounce shibari?
Say shih-BAR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ʃɪˈbɑri/. In British English it is /ʃɪˈbɑːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shibari?
Shibari has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR). Broken into parts: shih · BAR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say shibari the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɪˈbɑri/ and the British form is /ʃɪˈbɑːri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.