How to Pronounce "Nigiri"

Nigiri is pronounced. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Nigiri is considered moderately difficult to pronounce in English.

How to Say "Nigiri"

🗣️ Step by Step

ni-ghee-ree. Say 'ni' like 'knee', 'ghee' like the clarified butter but softer, and 'ree' like the end of 'free'. Put it all together smoothly.

⚠️ Common Mistake

A common mistake is pronouncing it as 'nig-iri', dropping the soft 'ghee' sound and using a hard 'g'. This alters the pronunciation significantly.

💬 Example

I ordered a variety of sushi, including salmon nigiri and spicy tuna rolls.

Nigiri is pronounced. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Nigiri is considered moderately difficult to pronounce.