How to pronounce urushi
Say it like uu-ROO-shee. Urushi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- uu
- ROO
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urushi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of urushi
American and British speakers say urushi in essentially the same way: /ʊˈruʃi/ in the US and /ʊˈruːʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: uu-ROO-shee.
What does urushi mean?
- Lacquer from the tree Toxicodendron vernicifluum.
Words that rhyme with urushi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of urushi.
Questions about saying urushi
How do you pronounce urushi?
Say uu-ROO-shee. The American pronunciation is /ʊˈruʃi/. In British English it is /ʊˈruːʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urushi?
Urushi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: uu · ROO · shee.
Do Americans and Brits say urushi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʊˈruʃi/ and the British form is /ʊˈruːʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.