How to pronounce Accra
Say it like AH-krah. Accra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑˌkrɑ/AH-krah
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- AH
- krah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- krahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Accra mean?
noun
- the capital and largest city of Ghana with a deep-water port
Where does Accra come from?
From Yoruba àkàrà or a neighboring West African language.
Questions about saying Accra
How do you pronounce Accra?
Say AH-krah. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑˌkrɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Accra?
Accra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · krah.