To pronounce "wakizashi", say WAK-iz-ash-i — 4 syllables, IPA /wækɪˈzæʃi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/wækɪˈzæʃi/
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"wakizashi" has 4 syllables: wak-iz-ash-i.
noun
"Wakizashi" has 4 syllables: wak · iz · ash · i.
The IPA transcription of "wakizashi" is /wækɪˈzæʃi/.
Wakizashi: A Japanese short sword, often used as a secondary weapon to a katana.
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