How to pronounce acajou
Say it like AK-uh-zhoo. Acajou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- uh
- zhoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acajou pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay 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.
- zhooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of acajou
American and British speakers say acajou in essentially the same way: /ˈækəˌʒu/ in the US and /ˈækəʒuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-uh-zhoo.
What does acajou mean?
- The cashew tree.
- A cashew nut.
- The wood from the mahogany tree or other trees from the family Meliaceae.
Where does acajou come from?
Borrowed from French acajou (“cashew”), from Old Tupi akaîu.
Questions about saying acajou
How do you pronounce acajou?
Say AK-uh-zhoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈækəˌʒu/. In British English it is /ˈækəʒuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acajou?
Acajou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · uh · zhoo.
Do Americans and Brits say acajou the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækəˌʒu/ and the British form is /ˈækəʒuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.