How to pronounce wasabi
Say it like wuh-SAH-bee. Wasabi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH).
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US American/wəˈsɑbi/wuh-SAH-bee
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- wuh
- SAH
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wasabi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does wasabi mean?
noun
- A plant of the species Eutrema japonicum, cultivated for its edible root.
- A pungent green Japanese condiment made from the plant Eutrema japonicum (syn. Wasabia japonica).
- An imitation of this condiment made from horseradish with green dye.
Words that rhyme with wasabi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wasabi.
Questions about saying wasabi
How do you pronounce wasabi?
Say wuh-SAH-bee. The American pronunciation is /wəˈsɑbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wasabi?
Wasabi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH). Broken into parts: wuh · SAH · bee.