How to pronounce tsukubai
Say it like TSOO-koo-by. Tsukubai has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSOO).
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- TSOO
- koo
- by
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tsukubai 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.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tsukubai
American and British speakers say tsukubai in essentially the same way: /ˈtsukuˌbaɪ/ in the US and /ˈtsuːkuːˌbaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TSOO-koo-by.
What does tsukubai mean?
- A small basin, usually of stone, used for ritual ablution in Japanese Buddhist temples and before the tea ceremony.
Questions about saying tsukubai
How do you pronounce tsukubai?
Say TSOO-koo-by. The American pronunciation is /ˈtsukuˌbaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtsuːkuːˌbaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tsukubai?
Tsukubai has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSOO). Broken into parts: TSOO · koo · by.
Do Americans and Brits say tsukubai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtsukuˌbaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈtsuːkuːˌbaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.