How to pronounce akara
Say it like AK-uh-ruh. Akara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- uh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Akara 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of akara
American and British speakers say akara in essentially the same way: /ˈækərə/ in the US and /ˈækərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-uh-ruh.
What does akara mean?
- A bean cake, made of fried black-eyed pea flour.
Where does akara come from?
Borrowed from Yoruba àkàrà.
Questions about saying akara
How do you pronounce akara?
Say AK-uh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈækərə/. In British English it is /ˈækərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in akara?
Akara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · uh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say akara the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækərə/ and the British form is /ˈækərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.