How to pronounce awara
Say it like uh-WAR-uh. Awara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAR).
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- uh
- WAR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awara 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.
- WARSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of awara
American and British speakers say awara in essentially the same way: /əˈwɑrə/ in the US and /əˈwɑːrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-WAH-ruh.
What does awara mean?
- The palm tree Astrocaryum vulgare which is native to the Amazon Rainforest region.
- The oily edible fruit of this tree, which has a yellowish-orange skin and pulp, and a large black seed. Both the pulp and the seed yield oil.
Where does awara come from?
Borrowed from Guyanese Creole English awara, from Lokono awara.
Words that rhyme with awara
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of awara.
Questions about saying awara
How do you pronounce awara?
Say uh-WAR-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈwɑrə/. In British English it is /əˈwɑːrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awara?
Awara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAR). Broken into parts: uh · WAR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say awara the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈwɑrə/ and the British form is /əˈwɑːrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.