Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shiba inu

/ˌʃiːbə ˈiːnuː/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.22 in modern English

Syllables
shiba inu
IPA
/ˌʃiːbə ˈiːnuː/
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Shiba Inu.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 柴犬 (shibainu).

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Questions

How do you pronounce shiba inu?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌʃiːbə ˈiːnuː/.
What does shiba inu mean?
A dog of a small, agile Japanese breed originally used for hunting.
Where does shiba inu come from?
Borrowed from Japanese 柴犬 (shibainu).

How to pronounce shiba inu

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