How do you pronounce "kobayashi"?

In American English: /ˌkoʊbɑːˈjɑːʃi/ (kohb-ah-YAHSH-ee). In British English: /kˌəʊbeɪˈaʃi/ (k-ohb-AY). In Canadian English: /ˌkoʊbɑːˈjɑːʃi/ (kohb-ah-YAHSH-ee). In Australian English: /kˌəʊbeɪˈaʃi/ (k-ohb-AY).

Is "kobayashi" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkoʊbɑːˈjɑːʃi/ (kohb-ah-YAHSH-ee), while in British English it's /kˌəʊbeɪˈaʃi/ (k-ohb-AY).

How to Pronounce "kobayashi"

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kobayashi

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/ˌkoʊbɑːˈjɑːʃi/

kohb-ah-YAHSH-ee

Syllable Breakdown

koʊbko·ɑːba·jɑːʃya·ishi

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