How to pronounce shottsuru
Say it like shot-SOO-roo. Shottsuru has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- shot
- SOO
- roo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shottsuru pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of shottsuru
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: shot-SOO-roo.
What does shottsuru mean?
- A pungent Japanese fish sauce, usually made from sandfish, typical of Akita.
Words that rhyme with shottsuru
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shottsuru.
Questions about saying shottsuru
How do you pronounce shottsuru?
Say shot-SOO-roo. The American pronunciation is /ʃɑtˈsuru/. In British English it is /ʃɒtˈsuːruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shottsuru?
Shottsuru has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: shot · SOO · roo.
Is shottsuru pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʃɒtˈsuːruː/ (shot-SOO-roo).