How to pronounce Aqaba
Say it like AH-kuh-buh. Aqaba has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- kuh
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aqaba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Aqaba
American and British speakers say Aqaba in essentially the same way: /ˈɑkəbə/ in the US and /ˈækəbə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-uh-buh.
What does Aqaba mean?
- A city and governorate in Jordan, on the Red Sea.
Questions about saying Aqaba
How do you pronounce Aqaba?
Say AH-kuh-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkəbə/. In British English it is /ˈækəbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Aqaba?
Aqaba has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · kuh · buh.
Do Americans and Brits say Aqaba the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɑkəbə/ and the British form is /ˈækəbə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.