How to pronounce sushi
Say it like SOO-shee. Sushi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sushi. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SOO
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sushi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sushi
American and British speakers say sushi in essentially the same way: /ˈsuʃi/ in the US and /ˈsuːʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-shee.
What does sushi mean?
- rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
Questions about saying sushi
How do you pronounce sushi?
Say SOO-shee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuʃi/. In British English it is /ˈsuːʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sushi?
Sushi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · shee.
Do Americans and Brits say sushi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsuʃi/ and the British form is /ˈsuːʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.