How to pronounce abacaxi
Say it like AB-uh-kuh-shee. Abacaxi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- uh
- kuh
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abacaxi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sheeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abacaxi
American and British speakers say abacaxi in essentially the same way: /ˈæbəkəˌʃi/ in the US and /ˈæbəkəˌʃiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-uh-kuh-shee.
What does abacaxi mean?
- A large Brazilian pineapple.
Where does abacaxi come from?
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese abacaxi (“pineapple”).
Questions about saying abacaxi
How do you pronounce abacaxi?
Say AB-uh-kuh-shee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbəkəˌʃi/. In British English it is /ˈæbəkəˌʃiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abacaxi?
Abacaxi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · uh · kuh · shee.
Do Americans and Brits say abacaxi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbəkəˌʃi/ and the British form is /ˈæbəkəˌʃiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.