How to pronounce Tokio
Say it like toh-KEE-oh. Tokio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- toh
- KEE
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tokio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Tokio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: toh-KEE-oh.
What does Tokio mean?
- the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan
Words that rhyme with Tokio
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tokio.
Questions about saying Tokio
How do you pronounce Tokio?
Say toh-KEE-oh. The American pronunciation is /toʊˈkioʊ/. In British English it is /təʊˈkiːəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tokio?
Tokio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: toh · KEE · oh.
Is Tokio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /təʊˈkiːəʊ/ (toh-KEE-oh).