How to pronounce Yokohama
Say it like yoh-kuh-HAH-muh. Yokohama has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAH).
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- yoh
- kuh
- HAH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yokohama pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Yokohama
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: yoh-kuh-HAH-muh.
What does Yokohama mean?
- The capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, near Tokyo.
Words that rhyme with Yokohama
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Yokohama.
Questions about saying Yokohama
How do you pronounce Yokohama?
Say yoh-kuh-HAH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌjoʊkəˈhɑmə/. In British English it is /ˌjəʊkəˈhɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Yokohama?
Yokohama has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAH). Broken into parts: yoh · kuh · HAH · muh.
Is Yokohama pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌjəʊkəˈhɑːmə/ (yoh-kuh-HAH-muh).