How to pronounce Ankara
Say it like ANG-kuh-ruh. Ankara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- kuh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ankara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep 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 Ankara
American and British speakers say Ankara in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋkərə/ in the US and /ˈæŋkərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-kuh-ruh.
What does Ankara mean?
- The capital city of Turkey and the capital of Ankara Province.
- A small river in Ankara Province, Turkey near the city, a tributary of the Sakarya.
Questions about saying Ankara
How do you pronounce Ankara?
Say ANG-kuh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋkərə/. In British English it is /ˈæŋkərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ankara?
Ankara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · kuh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say Ankara the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋkərə/ and the British form is /ˈæŋkərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.