How to pronounce tonkotsu
Say it like tong-KOT-soo. Tonkotsu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOT).
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- tong
- KOT
- soo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonkotsu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tongKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tonkotsu
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tong-KOT-soo.
What does tonkotsu mean?
- A Japanese broth made from pork marrow, typically served with ramen.
- A Japanese tobacco-box.
Words that rhyme with tonkotsu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tonkotsu.
Questions about saying tonkotsu
How do you pronounce tonkotsu?
Say tong-KOT-soo. The American pronunciation is /tɑŋˈkɑtsu/. In British English it is /tɒŋˈkɒtsuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonkotsu?
Tonkotsu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOT). Broken into parts: tong · KOT · soo.
Is tonkotsu pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /tɒŋˈkɒtsuː/ (tong-KOT-soo).