How to pronounce araucaria
Say it like ar-aw-KER-ee-uh. Araucaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER).
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- ar
- aw
- KER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Araucaria 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 "a" in cat.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of araucaria
American and British speakers say araucaria in essentially the same way: /ærɔˈkɛriə/ in the US and /ærɔːˈkɛəriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ar-aw-KAIR-ee-uh.
What does araucaria mean?
- An individual plant (tree) of the genus Araucaria.
Where does araucaria come from?
From taxonomic name Araucaria, after Spanish Arauco (“Chilean province”), from Mapudungun rag ko.
Words that rhyme with araucaria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of araucaria.
Questions about saying araucaria
How do you pronounce araucaria?
Say ar-aw-KER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ærɔˈkɛriə/. In British English it is /ærɔːˈkɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in araucaria?
Araucaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER). Broken into parts: ar · aw · KER · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say araucaria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ærɔˈkɛriə/ and the British form is /ærɔːˈkɛəriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.