How to pronounce zabuton
Say it like ZAB-uu-tahn. Zabuton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAB).
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US American/ˈzæbʊˌtɑn/ZAB-uu-tahn
UK British/ˈzæbʊˌtɒn/ZAB-uu-ton
- ZAB
- uu
- tahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zabuton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- tahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zabuton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZAB-uu-ton.
What does zabuton mean?
noun
- A Japanese cushion for sitting.
Questions about saying zabuton
How do you pronounce zabuton?
Say ZAB-uu-tahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈzæbʊˌtɑn/. In British English it is /ˈzæbʊˌtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zabuton?
Zabuton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAB). Broken into parts: ZAB · uu · tahn.
Is zabuton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈzæbʊˌtɒn/ (ZAB-uu-ton).