How to pronounce Africa
Say it like AF-ruh-kah. Africa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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- AF
- ruh
- kah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Africa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Africa
American and British speakers say Africa in essentially the same way: /ˈæfrəkɑ/ in the US and /ˈæfrɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AF-rih-kuh.
What does Africa mean?
- The continent that is south of Europe, east of the Atlantic Ocean, west of the Indian Ocean and north of Antarctica.“the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa”
Questions about saying Africa
How do you pronounce Africa?
Say AF-ruh-kah. The American pronunciation is /ˈæfrəkɑ/. In British English it is /ˈæfrɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Africa?
Africa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · ruh · kah.
Do Americans and Brits say Africa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæfrəkɑ/ and the British form is /ˈæfrɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.