How to pronounce tokkaebi
Say it like toh-KAY-bee. Tokkaebi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- toh
- KAY
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tokkaebi 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.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tokkaebi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: toh-KAY-bee.
What does tokkaebi mean?
- Alternative form of dokkaebi.
Words that rhyme with tokkaebi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tokkaebi.
Questions about saying tokkaebi
How do you pronounce tokkaebi?
Say toh-KAY-bee. The American pronunciation is /toʊˈkeɪbi/. In British English it is /təʊˈkeɪbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tokkaebi?
Tokkaebi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: toh · KAY · bee.
Is tokkaebi 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 /təʊˈkeɪbi/ (toh-KAY-bee).