How to pronounce Asmara
Say it like az-MAR-uh. Asmara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAR).
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US American/ˌæzˈmɑrə/az-MAR-uh
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- az
- MAR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asmara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- azGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Asmara mean?
proper noun
- The capital city of Eritrea.
Where does Asmara come from?
From Tigrinya ኣስመራ (ʾasmära).
Words that rhyme with Asmara
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Questions about saying Asmara
How do you pronounce Asmara?
Say az-MAR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæzˈmɑrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Asmara?
Asmara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAR). Broken into parts: az · MAR · uh.