How to pronounce torii
Say it like TOH-ree. Torii has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torii pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of torii
American and British speakers say torii in essentially the same way: /ˈtoʊri/ in the US and /ˈtɔːri/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAW-ree.
What does torii mean?
- A traditional Japanese gate at Shinto shrines, symbolically marking the transition from the profane to the sacred.
Questions about saying torii
How do you pronounce torii?
Say TOH-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊri/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torii?
Torii has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say torii the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtoʊri/ and the British form is /ˈtɔːri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.