How to pronounce ara
Say it like AR-uh. Ara has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ara. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ara
American and British speakers say ara in essentially the same way: /ˈærə/ in the US and /ˈærə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AR-uh.
What does ara mean?
- The great blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna).
- A traditional alcoholic beverage consumed in Bhutan, made from rice, maize, millet, or wheat, either fermented or distilled. The beverage is usually a clear, creamy, or white color.
- A saw-edged perch (Niphon spinosus).
Where does ara come from?
Learned borrowing from taxonomic name Ara.
Questions about saying ara
How do you pronounce ara?
Say AR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈærə/. In British English it is /ˈærə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ara?
Ara has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say ara the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈærə/ and the British form is /ˈærə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.