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How do you pronounce kodama?
The recorded pronunciation is /koʊdˈɑmə/.
What does kodama mean?
A type of Japanese tree spirit.
Where does kodama come from?
Borrowed from Japanese 木霊.

How to pronounce kodama

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kodama”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/koʊdˈɑmə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “kodama”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “kodama” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.