To pronounce "hirabayashi", say HIR-ab-ay-ash-i — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hirabayashi
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HIR-ab-ay-ash-i
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"hirabayashi" has 5 syllables: hir-ab-ay-ash-i. It rhymes with washy and squashy, if that helps it stick.
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"Hirabayashi" has 5 syllables: hir · ab · ay · ash · i.
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