How to Pronounce Netsuke

To pronounce "netsuke", say NETS-uk-e — 3 syllables, IPA /net.ˈsu.ke/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/net.ˈsu.ke/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “netsuke”

"netsuke" has 3 syllables: nets-uk-e.

What does netsuke mean?

noun

  1. A small, often collectible, artistic carving characterized by an opening or two small holes (紐通し), most commonly made of wood or ivory, used as a fob at the end of a cord attached to a suspended pouch containing pens, medicines, or tobacco. Netsuke originated in feudal Japan in the late 16th and 17th centuries.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "netsuke"?▾

"Netsuke" has 3 syllables: nets · uk · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "netsuke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "netsuke" is /net.ˈsu.ke/.

What does "netsuke" mean?▾

Netsuke: A small, often collectible, artistic carving characterized by an opening or two small holes (紐通し), most commonly made of wood or ivory, used as a fob at the end of a cord attached to a suspended pouch containing pens, medicines, or tobacco. Netsuke originated in feudal Japan in the late 16th and 17th centuries.

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