How to pronounce arak
Say it like uh-RAK. Arak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK).
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- uh
- RAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arak 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.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of arak
American and British speakers say arak in essentially the same way: /əˈræk/ in the US and /əˈræk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RAK.
What does arak mean?
- A clear, unsweetened aniseed-flavored alcoholic drink, produced and consumed primarily in the Levant.
- Alternative spelling of arrack (an alcoholic drink distilled from coconut palm flowers or sugar cane)
- A toothbrush tree (Salvadora persica).
Words that rhyme with arak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arak.
Questions about saying arak
How do you pronounce arak?
Say uh-RAK. The American pronunciation is /əˈræk/. In British English it is /əˈræk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arak?
Arak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK). Broken into parts: uh · RAK.
Do Americans and Brits say arak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈræk/ and the British form is /əˈræk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.