How to Pronounce “shiitake”
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- American (US)
- /ʃiːˈtɑːki/
- British (UK)
- /ʃiːˈtɑːki/
What “shiitake” means
noun — A wide, brown variety of edible mushroom, Lentinula edodes.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “shiitake” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ʃiːˈtɑːki/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "shiitake" mean?
shiitake (noun): A wide, brown variety of edible mushroom, Lentinula edodes.
How do you pronounce "shiitake" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "shiitake", /ʃiːˈtɑːki/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "shiitake"?
/ʃiːˈtɑːki/ in American English, /ʃiːˈtɑːki/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "shiitake"?
“shiitake” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ʃiːˈtɑːki/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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