marimo

Questions

What does marimo mean?

A rare form of the filamentous green alga Aegagropila linnaei, resembling large green velvety balls.

Where does marimo come from?

It is traced to Japanese.

How to pronounce marimo

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