How to pronounce aracari
Say it like ar-uh-SAR-ee. Aracari has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAR).
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- ar
- uh
- SAR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aracari pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aracari
American and British speakers say aracari in essentially the same way: /ɑrəˈsɑri/ in the US and /ærəˈsɑːri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ar-uh-SAH-ree.
What does aracari mean?
- Any of a number of species of toucan in the genus Pteroglossus.
Where does aracari come from?
From Portuguese araçari, from Tupian.
Words that rhyme with aracari
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Questions about saying aracari
How do you pronounce aracari?
Say ar-uh-SAR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɑrəˈsɑri/. In British English it is /ærəˈsɑːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aracari?
Aracari has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAR). Broken into parts: ar · uh · SAR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say aracari the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɑrəˈsɑri/ and the British form is /ærəˈsɑːri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.