How to pronounce akalat
Say it like uh-KAL-ut. Akalat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL).
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- uh
- KAL
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Akalat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of akalat
American and British speakers say akalat in essentially the same way: /əˈkælət/ in the US and /əˈkælət/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAL-ut.
What does akalat mean?
- Any of several species of African birds in the genus Sheppardia.
Where does akalat come from?
Borrowed from Bulu (Cameroon) akalat.
Words that rhyme with akalat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of akalat.
Questions about saying akalat
How do you pronounce akalat?
Say uh-KAL-ut. The American pronunciation is /əˈkælət/. In British English it is /əˈkælət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in akalat?
Akalat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL). Broken into parts: uh · KAL · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say akalat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkælət/ and the British form is /əˈkælət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.