How to Pronounce "tatami"
word
təˈtɑːmi
tuh-TAH-mee
tætˈɑːmi
tat-AH-mee
Definition
A tatami is a traditional Japanese mat made of straw and covering the floors in Japanese-style rooms.
IPA Transcription
American English
təˈtɑːmi
British English
tætˈɑːmi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tuh-TAH-mee
UK
tat-AH-mee
Listen in Context
The tea ceremony takes place on tatami mats.
People remove their shoes before stepping on the tatami.
There is a new tatami floor in the dojo.
Sleeping on tatami is said to be good for your back.