How to pronounce wagyu
Say it like WAG-yoo. Wagyu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAG).
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- WAG
- yoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wagyu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of wagyu
American and British speakers say wagyu in essentially the same way: /ˈwæɡju/ in the US and /ˈwæɡjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAG-yoo.
What does wagyu mean?
- Any of several Japanese breeds of cattle genetically predisposed to intense marbling and to producing a high percentage of oleaginous unsaturated fat.
- Beef from such cattle.
Questions about saying wagyu
How do you pronounce wagyu?
Say WAG-yoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæɡju/. In British English it is /ˈwæɡjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wagyu?
Wagyu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAG). Broken into parts: WAG · yoo.
Do Americans and Brits say wagyu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwæɡju/ and the British form is /ˈwæɡjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.