How to pronounce arepa
Say it like ar-EP-ah. Arepa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EP).
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US American/ɑˈrɛpɑ/ar-EP-ah
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- ar
- EP
- ah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arepa 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.
- EPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does arepa mean?
noun
- A type of cornbread originating from the northern Andes and resembling a tortilla.
Where does arepa come from?
Borrowed from Spanish arepa.
Questions about saying arepa
How do you pronounce arepa?
Say ar-EP-ah. The American pronunciation is /ɑˈrɛpɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arepa?
Arepa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EP). Broken into parts: ar · EP · ah.