How to pronounce shiitake
Say it like shih-TAH-kay. Shiitake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- shih
- TAH
- kay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shiitake 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.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of shiitake
American and British speakers say shiitake in essentially the same way: /ʃɪˈtɑkeɪ/ in the US and /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: shee-TAH-kay.
What does shiitake mean?
- A wide, brown variety of edible mushroom, Lentinula edodes.
Questions about saying shiitake
How do you pronounce shiitake?
Say shih-TAH-kay. The American pronunciation is /ʃɪˈtɑkeɪ/. In British English it is /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shiitake?
Shiitake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: shih · TAH · kay.
Do Americans and Brits say shiitake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɪˈtɑkeɪ/ and the British form is /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.