How to Pronounce Kaizen

To pronounce "kaizen", say KAIZ-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkaɪˌzən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkaɪˌzən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kaizen”

"kaizen" has 2 syllables: kaiz-en.

What does kaizen mean?

noun

  1. A Japanese business practice of continuous improvement in performance and productivity.
  2. (by extension) Continuous improvement generally.

verb

  1. To apply continuous improvement to (a task, or the worker who performs it).

Related words

heijunkaeconomizationsuccesspractice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kaizen"?▾

"Kaizen" has 2 syllables: kaiz · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "kaizen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kaizen" is /ˈkaɪˌzən/.

What does "kaizen" mean?▾

Kaizen: A Japanese business practice of continuous improvement in performance and productivity.

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