To pronounce "kobayashi", say KOB-ay-ash-i — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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KOB-ay-ash-i
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"kobayashi" has 4 syllables: kob-ay-ash-i. It rhymes with washy and squashy, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Kobayashi" has 4 syllables: kob · ay · ash · i.
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