How to pronounce akuma
Say it like uh-KOO-muh. Akuma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- uh
- KOO
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Akuma 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.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of akuma
American and British speakers say akuma in essentially the same way: /əˈkumə/ in the US and /əˈkuːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KOO-muh.
What does akuma mean?
- A Japanese demon.
Words that rhyme with akuma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of akuma.
Questions about saying akuma
How do you pronounce akuma?
Say uh-KOO-muh. The American pronunciation is /əˈkumə/. In British English it is /əˈkuːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in akuma?
Akuma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: uh · KOO · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say akuma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkumə/ and the British form is /əˈkuːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.