How to pronounce acara
Say it like ah-kuh-RAH. Acara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH).
Click the play button next to American to hear how to pronounce acara. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ah
- kuh
- RAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does acara mean?
- Any of a number of Central American and South American freshwater fish in the family Cichlidae.
Where does acara come from?
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese acará, borrowed from Old Tupi akará, from Proto-Tupi-Guarani *akara.
Words that rhyme with acara
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acara.
Questions about saying acara
How do you pronounce acara?
Say ah-kuh-RAH. The American pronunciation is /ɑkəˈrɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acara?
Acara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH). Broken into parts: ah · kuh · RAH.