How to pronounce Arequipa
Say it like ar-eh-KEE-pah. Arequipa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE).
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US American/ˌɑrɛˈkipɑ/ar-eh-KEE-pah
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- ar
- eh
- KEE
- pah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arequipa 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.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Arequipa mean?
proper noun
- A city and district in Arequipa province, Peru, in the south of the country.
- A province in Arequipa department, Peru.
- A department and region in southern Peru.
Questions about saying Arequipa
How do you pronounce Arequipa?
Say ar-eh-KEE-pah. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrɛˈkipɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Arequipa?
Arequipa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE). Broken into parts: ar · eh · KEE · pah.