How to Pronounce Sakura
The stress is on the second syllable.
This name is commonly found in Japanese-speaking regions.
Sakura means "Cherry blossom"—a Japanese name with a rich history.
Sakura has 3 syllables: sah-KOO-rah.
Phonetic Spelling of Sakura
The phonetic spelling of Sakura is:
Sakura Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Sakura below.
Origin and Meaning of Sakura
Sakura is a Japanese name meaning "Cherry blossom". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, BE, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, Canada, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, DE, DK, Algeria, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, Hong Kong, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, JO, JP, Japan, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MU, MX, Malaysia, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PS, PT, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Singapore, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, Yemen, South Africa. Japanese sakura
Common Mispronunciations of Sakura
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Japanese pronunciation emphasizes sah-KOO-rah
- Don't anglicize the sounds; Sakura should be pronounced with its original Japanese phonetics
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce Sakura?
- Sakura is pronounced sah-KOO-rah.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Sakura?
- The correct pronunciation of Sakura is sah-KOO-rah. (IPA: /sakɯɾa/)
- Is Sakura a Japanese name?
- Yes, Sakura is a Japanese name meaning "Cherry blossom".