How to pronounce akh
Say it like AHK. Akh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɑk/AHK
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- AHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Akh pronunciation, sound by sound
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- AHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does akh mean?
noun
- In Egyptian mythology, (roughly) a spirit of the dead that has successfully completed its transition to the afterlife.
- Brother; a close male friend or associate.
Where does akh come from?
Borrowed from Egyptian ꜣḫ.
Words that rhyme with akh
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Questions about saying akh
How do you pronounce akh?
Say AHK. The American pronunciation is /ɑk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in akh?
Akh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AHK.