How to pronounce arabica
Say it like uh-RAB-ih-kuh. Arabica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAB).
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- uh
- RAB
- ih
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arabica 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.
- RABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arabica
American and British speakers say arabica in essentially the same way: /əˈræbɪkə/ in the US and /əˈræbɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RAB-ih-kuh.
What does arabica mean?
- A plant of species Coffea arabica, native to Ethiopia, that yields coffee beans.
- A bean of this plant.
- Coffee made from these coffee beans.
Questions about saying arabica
How do you pronounce arabica?
Say uh-RAB-ih-kuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈræbɪkə/. In British English it is /əˈræbɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arabica?
Arabica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAB). Broken into parts: uh · RAB · ih · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say arabica the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈræbɪkə/ and the British form is /əˈræbɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.