How to Pronounce Tonkatsu

To pronounce "tonkatsu", say TONK-ats-u — 3 syllables, IPA /tɒŋˈkatsuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/tɒŋˈkatsuː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tonkatsu”

"tonkatsu" has 3 syllables: tonk-ats-u.

What does tonkatsu mean?

noun

  1. A popular Japanese dish consisting of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet served in bite-sized pieces and often accompanied by shredded cabbage and miso soup.

Related words

katsukatsudontonkotsutenkasukorokketakoyakikushikatsuokonomiyaki

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tonkatsu"?▾

"Tonkatsu" has 3 syllables: tonk · ats · u.

What is the IPA transcription of "tonkatsu"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tonkatsu" is /tɒŋˈkatsuː/.

What does "tonkatsu" mean?▾

Tonkatsu: A popular Japanese dish consisting of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet served in bite-sized pieces and often accompanied by shredded cabbage and miso soup.

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