How to Pronounce "ama"
word
ˌeɪˌɛˈmeɪ
ay-eh-MAY
ˈɑːmə
AH-muh
Definition
An 'ama' is a traditional Japanese woman pearl diver who collects pearls, seaweed, or shellfish by free-diving, usually without breathing equipment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌeɪˌɛˈmeɪ
British English
ˈɑːmə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ay-eh-MAY
UK
AH-muh
Listen in Context
An ama can dive deep without any oxygen tank.
A famous ama brought up many pearls last year.
The life of an ama is very hard and dangerous.
Have you ever seen an ama diving show in Japan?