How to pronounce ackee
Say it like AK-ee. Ackee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ackee 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ackee
American and British speakers say ackee in essentially the same way: /ˈæki/ in the US and /ˈæki/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-ee.
What does ackee mean?
- A tropical evergreen tree, Blighia sapida, related to the lychee and longan.
- The fruit of the tree, of which only the arils are edible, the remainder being poisonous.“Ackee and saltfish is a traditional Jamaican dish.”
Where does ackee come from?
Borrowed from Akan akye.
Words that rhyme with ackee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ackee.
Questions about saying ackee
How do you pronounce ackee?
Say AK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæki/. In British English it is /ˈæki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ackee?
Ackee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say ackee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæki/ and the British form is /ˈæki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.