How to pronounce acai
Say it like ah-sah-EE. Acai has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE).
- ah
- sah
- EE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Three syllables, stressed at the end: 'ah-sah-EE'.
Acai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acai
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: uh-SY-ee.
What does acai mean?
- Any of several South American palms, of the genus Euterpe, having a dark purple drupe.
- acai berry, the fruit of these trees, harvested for its juice.
Where does acai come from?
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese açaí, from Proto-Tupi-Guarani *wat͡saʔi.
Words that rhyme with acai
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acai.
Questions about saying acai
How do you pronounce acai?
Say ah-sah-EE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑsɑˈi/. In British English it is /əˈsaɪiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acai?
Acai has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE). Broken into parts: ah · sah · EE.
Is acai pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /əˈsaɪiː/ (uh-SY-ee).