How to pronounce sokaiya
Say it like suh-KY-yuh. Sokaiya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY).
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- suh
- KY
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sokaiya pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sokaiya
American and British speakers say sokaiya in essentially the same way: /səˈkaɪjə/ in the US and /səˈkaɪjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-KY-yuh.
What does sokaiya mean?
- A form of racketeer in Japan who blackmails companies by threatening to publicly humiliate their management.
Questions about saying sokaiya
How do you pronounce sokaiya?
Say suh-KY-yuh. The American pronunciation is /səˈkaɪjə/. In British English it is /səˈkaɪjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sokaiya?
Sokaiya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY). Broken into parts: suh · KY · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say sokaiya the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈkaɪjə/ and the British form is /səˈkaɪjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.