How to Pronounce Shakuhachi

To pronounce "shakuhachi", say SHAK-uh-ach-i — 4 syllables, IPA /ʃɑkuˈhɑtʃiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ʃɑkuˈhɑtʃiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shakuhachi”

"shakuhachi" has 4 syllables: shak-uh-ach-i.

What does shakuhachi mean?

noun

  1. A Japanese flute which is tuned to a pentatonic scale is end-blown like a recorder instead of being held transversely like the Western transverse flute.

Related words

flutehotchikuhocchikushinobueshamisenkagurabuenohkansanshin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shakuhachi"?▾

"Shakuhachi" has 4 syllables: shak · uh · ach · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "shakuhachi"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shakuhachi" is /ʃɑkuˈhɑtʃiː/.

What does "shakuhachi" mean?▾

Shakuhachi: A Japanese flute which is tuned to a pentatonic scale is end-blown like a recorder instead of being held transversely like the Western transverse flute.

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