How to pronounce sukiyaki
Say it like suuk-ee-YAH-kee. Sukiyaki has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAH).
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- suuk
- ee
- YAH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sukiyaki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- YAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sukiyaki
American and British speakers say sukiyaki in essentially the same way: /ˌsʊkiˈjɑki/ in the US and /ˌsʊkiˈjæki/ in the UK.
British respelling: suuk-ee-YAK-ee.
What does sukiyaki mean?
- A Japanese dish of thinly-sliced beef and tofu with dashi, mirin and soy sauce cooked quickly at the table.
Words that rhyme with sukiyaki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sukiyaki.
Questions about saying sukiyaki
How do you pronounce sukiyaki?
Say suuk-ee-YAH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʊkiˈjɑki/. In British English it is /ˌsʊkiˈjæki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sukiyaki?
Sukiyaki has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAH). Broken into parts: suuk · ee · YAH · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say sukiyaki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʊkiˈjɑki/ and the British form is /ˌsʊkiˈjæki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.