How to pronounce yakitori
Say it like yak-ih-TAW-uh-ree. Yakitori has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAW).
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US American/jækɪˈtɔəri/yak-ih-TAW-uh-ree
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- yak
- ih
- TAW
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yakitori pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does yakitori mean?
noun
- A Japanese shish kebab-type dish made with small pieces of chicken or other ingredients cooked on skewers, often marinated in soy sauce or seasoned with salt.
Questions about saying yakitori
How do you pronounce yakitori?
Say yak-ih-TAW-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /jækɪˈtɔəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yakitori?
Yakitori has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAW). Broken into parts: yak · ih · TAW · uh · ree.