A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Yamaha
Pronounce this Japanese brand name like 'yuh-MAH-huh' with stress on the middle syllable.
yamaha
yuh-MAH-huh
/jəˈmɑːhə/ · yuh · MAH · huh
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's a globally recognized brand name.
Where the word comes from
The name comes from the founder, Torakusu Yamaha, who established the company in 1887 as a musical instrument manufacturer.
Common ways people get it wrong
- YAH-mah-ha Some people stress the first syllable, but the standard pronunciation puts the emphasis on the second syllable, 'MAH'.
- Yuh-HAH-muh This misplaces the stress and incorrectly pronounces the final syllable. Remember the rhythm is yuh-MAH-huh.
Frequently asked
Is it pronounced 'Yuh-MAH-ha' or 'Yah-MAH-ha'?
The most common and accepted pronunciation in English is 'yuh-MAH-huh', with the stress on the middle syllable. The initial 'Y' is pronounced like the 'y' in 'yes'.
What does Yamaha mean?
Yamaha is the surname of the company's founder, Torakusu Yamaha. The company originated as a musical instrument maker.
How do you pronounce the 'ha' at the end?
The final syllable is pronounced like 'huh', similar to the 'a' in 'sofa'. It's not a hard 'ha' sound.
