How to pronounce "takeshi" in English
tɑːˈkɛʃi
tah·KE·shee
Primary stress: KE
Hear native speakers say takeshi in context across real video clips
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “takeshi”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
tah
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
KE
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
shee
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("KE"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "takeshi" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“where the road is really clean it's well known that circuit is known and then Master the art of running except world looks a little bit more like Takeshi's”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“And at the same time, the gorgeous work of Takeshi Ishiguro, who did these beautiful salt-and-pepper containers that are made of rice dough.”— TEDWatch clip
“takeshi ninami chief executive of japan's biggest beverage maker santori told me more about the dilemma businesses here face”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“was a -- somebody you might know, a neuroscientist, a Japanese neuroscientist named Yoro Takeshi.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “takeshi”
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Hear it in context: “takeshi”
4 clipsThe English word “takeshi” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as tɑːˈkɛʃi (phonetic respelling: tah-KE-shee). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (tah · KE · shee), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (KE). Grammatically, “takeshi” functions as a proper noun. SayItVid indexes 4 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “takeshi” in natural connected speech across American (US: 4 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, TED.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (4 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @4:51
“especially ones who do the effort are taught to behave like life of marathon where the road is really clean it's well known that circuit is known and then Master the art of running except world looks a little bit more like Takeshi's Master the art of running except world looks a little bit more like Takeshi's”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDClip #2 · @7:16
“at that time, they were beginning to be brought into the civilian market. And at the same time, the gorgeous work of Takeshi Ishiguro, who did these beautiful salt-and-pepper containers that are made of rice dough. beautiful salt-and-pepper containers that are made of rice dough.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @2:15
“raise wage wages but we need to increase productivity takeshi ninami chief executive of japan's biggest beverage maker santori told me more about the dilemma businesses here face told me more about the dilemma businesses here face”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @41:19
“to who had interesting ways of thinking about this, which was a -- who was a -- somebody you might know, a neuroscientist, a Japanese neuroscientist named Yoro Takeshi. He's well-known in Japan for -- not just for neuroscientist named Yoro Takeshi. He's well-known in Japan for -- not just for”
Definition & Meaning: “takeshi”
- Takeshi is a traditional Japanese male given name meaning bamboo or warrior.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Takeshi directed several acclaimed films throughout his career.”
- “where the road is really clean it's well known that circuit is known and then Master the art of running except world looks a little bit more like Takeshi's”
- “And at the same time, the gorgeous work of Takeshi Ishiguro, who did these beautiful salt-and-pepper containers that are made of rice dough.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “takeshi”
- Pronunciation:
- tah-KE-shee
- Syllables:
- tah · KE · shee
- Written Hyphenation:
- ta · ke · shi
- Primary stress:
- KE
- IPA:
- tɑːˈkɛʃi
- Hear it in context
- takeshi
Words that Rhyme with “takeshi”
-ɛʃiWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"takeshi" (⁄tɑːˈkɛʃi⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "takeshi" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about takeshi
How do you pronounce “takeshi”?
“takeshi” is pronounced ⁄tɑːˈkɛʃi⁄ (tah-KE-shee). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “takeshi”?
“takeshi” has 3 syllables: tah · KE · shee.
Where is the stress in “takeshi”?
The primary stress in “takeshi” is on “KE”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “takeshi” mean?
Takeshi is a traditional Japanese male given name meaning bamboo or warrior.
How can I hear “takeshi” used in real sentences?
This page has 4 real-world video examples of “takeshi” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “takeshi”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).