How to pronounce alakazam
Say it like al-uh-kuh-ZAM. Alakazam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAM).
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- al
- uh
- kuh
- ZAM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alakazam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of alakazam
American and British speakers say alakazam in essentially the same way: /ˌæləkəˈzæm/ in the US and /ˌæləkəˈzæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-uh-kuh-ZAM.
What does alakazam mean?
- A magic word used in conjuring; presto, shazaam.
Words that rhyme with alakazam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alakazam.
Questions about saying alakazam
How do you pronounce alakazam?
Say al-uh-kuh-ZAM. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləkəˈzæm/. In British English it is /ˌæləkəˈzæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alakazam?
Alakazam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAM). Broken into parts: al · uh · kuh · ZAM.
Do Americans and Brits say alakazam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæləkəˈzæm/ and the British form is /ˌæləkəˈzæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.