How to pronounce tatami
Say it like tuh-TAH-mee. Tatami has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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US American/təˈtɑmi/tuh-TAH-mee
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- tuh
- TAH
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tatami pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does tatami mean?
noun
- Straw matting, in a standard size, used as a floor covering in Japanese houses.
- A unit of area equal to a standard-sized tatami mat, approximately 1.65 square metres.
Words that rhyme with tatami
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tatami.
Questions about saying tatami
How do you pronounce tatami?
Say tuh-TAH-mee. The American pronunciation is /təˈtɑmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tatami?
Tatami has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: tuh · TAH · mee.