How to pronounce arrack
Say it like uh-RAK. Arrack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK).
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- uh
- RAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrack 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.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of arrack
American and British speakers say arrack in essentially the same way: /əˈræk/ in the US and /əˈræk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RAK.
What does arrack mean?
- An alcoholic drink distilled from coconut palm flowers in South Asia.
- An alcoholic drink made from sugar cane and fermented red rice in Indonesia.
- Alternative spelling of arak (“aniseed-flavored alcoholic drink consumed primarily in the Middle East”).
Words that rhyme with arrack
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arrack.
Questions about saying arrack
How do you pronounce arrack?
Say uh-RAK. The American pronunciation is /əˈræk/. In British English it is /əˈræk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrack?
Arrack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK). Broken into parts: uh · RAK.
Do Americans and Brits say arrack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈræk/ and the British form is /əˈræk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.