How to Pronounce “ukemi” in English
/ʌkɛmɪ/
u·ke·mi
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IPA/ʌkɛmɪ/
Syllablesu·ke·mi
What does “ukemi” mean?
NOUN
- The set of breakfall and roll techniques used by uke to safely fall and accept attacks from tori.
Example sentences
- “This will also tend to assist in the development of a good style, for it is noticeable that those men with the 'best' and 'freest' styles are also those with the most effective ukemi.”
How to pronounce “ukemi”
- Syllables:
- u · ke · mi
- IPA:
- /ʌkɛmɪ/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “ukemi”?
“ukemi” is pronounced /ʌkɛmɪ/ (u · ke · mi). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “ukemi”?
“ukemi” has 3 syllables: u · ke · mi.
What does “ukemi” mean?
The set of breakfall and roll techniques used by uke to safely fall and accept attacks from tori.