How to pronounce areca
Say it like uh-REE-kuh. Areca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- uh
- REE
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Areca 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of areca
American and British speakers say areca in essentially the same way: /əˈrikə/ in the US and /əˈriːkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-REE-kuh.
What does areca mean?
- Any member of the genus Areca of about fifty species of single-stemmed palms in the family Arecaceae, found in humid tropical forests.
Words that rhyme with areca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of areca.
Questions about saying areca
How do you pronounce areca?
Say uh-REE-kuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈrikə/. In British English it is /əˈriːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in areca?
Areca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: uh · REE · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say areca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈrikə/ and the British form is /əˈriːkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.