How to pronounce arapaima
Say it like ar-uh-PY-muh. Arapaima has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PY).
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US American/ˌɑrəˈpaɪmə/ar-uh-PY-muh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- ar
- uh
- PY
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arapaima pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does arapaima mean?
noun
- Any large, bonytongue fish in the genus Arapaima, native to the Amazon and Essequibo basins of South America.
- One of the type species of this genus (Arapaima gigas).
Where does arapaima come from?
Borrowed from taxonomic name Arapaima, from Kari'na warapaimo.
Questions about saying arapaima
How do you pronounce arapaima?
Say ar-uh-PY-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrəˈpaɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arapaima?
Arapaima has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PY). Broken into parts: ar · uh · PY · muh.