How to pronounce surimi
Say it like suu-REE-mee. Surimi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- suu
- REE
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surimi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of surimi
American and British speakers say surimi in essentially the same way: /sʊˈrimi/ in the US and /sʊˈriːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: suu-REE-mee.
What does surimi mean?
- A white paste, made from ground fish, that is used to make formed and textured food products.
Words that rhyme with surimi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of surimi.
Questions about saying surimi
How do you pronounce surimi?
Say suu-REE-mee. The American pronunciation is /sʊˈrimi/. In British English it is /sʊˈriːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surimi?
Surimi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: suu · REE · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say surimi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʊˈrimi/ and the British form is /sʊˈriːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.