How to pronounce teriyaki
Say it like ter-ee-YAH-kee. Teriyaki has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce teriyaki. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ter
- ee
- YAH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teriyaki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 teriyaki
American and British speakers say teriyaki in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛriˈjɑki/ in the US and /ˌtɛrɪˈjɑːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: ter-ih-YAH-kee.
What does teriyaki mean?
- A cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled in a sweet soy sauce marinade.
- A sweet soy sauce marinade.“Put some teriyaki on it.”
Words that rhyme with teriyaki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teriyaki.
Questions about saying teriyaki
How do you pronounce teriyaki?
Say ter-ee-YAH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛriˈjɑki/. In British English it is /ˌtɛrɪˈjɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teriyaki?
Teriyaki has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAH). Broken into parts: ter · ee · YAH · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say teriyaki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛriˈjɑki/ and the British form is /ˌtɛrɪˈjɑːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.