How to pronounce tsuba
Say it like TSOO-buh. Tsuba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSOO).
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- TSOO
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tsuba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TSOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tsuba
American and British speakers say tsuba in essentially the same way: /ˈtsubə/ in the US and /ˈtsuːbə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TSOO-buh.
What does tsuba mean?
- The guard at the end of the grip of a Japanese sword or bladed weapon.
Words that rhyme with tsuba
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tsuba.
Questions about saying tsuba
How do you pronounce tsuba?
Say TSOO-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtsubə/. In British English it is /ˈtsuːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tsuba?
Tsuba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSOO). Broken into parts: TSOO · buh.
Do Americans and Brits say tsuba the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtsubə/ and the British form is /ˈtsuːbə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.