How to pronounce shogi
Say it like SHOH-ghee. Shogi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shogi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shogi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-ghee.
What does shogi mean?
- Japanese chess; a board game similar to chess, invented and traditionally played in Japan.
Words that rhyme with shogi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shogi.
Questions about saying shogi
How do you pronounce shogi?
Say SHOH-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊɡi/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shogi?
Shogi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · ghee.
Is shogi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃəʊɡi/ (SHOH-ghee).