To pronounce "tanooki", say TAN-ook-i — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TAN-ook-i
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"tanooki" has 3 syllables: tan-ook-i.
"Tanooki" has 3 syllables: tan · ook · i.
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