How to pronounce tenmoku
Say it like TEM-uh-koo. Tenmoku has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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- TEM
- uh
- koo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenmoku pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tenmoku
American and British speakers say tenmoku in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛməku/ in the US and /ˈtɛməkuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEM-uh-koo.
What does tenmoku mean?
- A dark glaze with a surface that resembles oil spotting, made of feldspar, limestone, and iron oxide.
Questions about saying tenmoku
How do you pronounce tenmoku?
Say TEM-uh-koo. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛməku/. In British English it is /ˈtɛməkuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenmoku?
Tenmoku has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · uh · koo.
Do Americans and Brits say tenmoku the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛməku/ and the British form is /ˈtɛməkuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.