How to pronounce baccarat
Say it like bah-kuh-RAH. Baccarat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH).
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US American/ˌbɑkəˈrɑ/bah-kuh-RAH
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- bah
- kuh
- RAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baccarat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does baccarat mean?
noun
- A card game resembling chemin de fer with many forms, usually entailing the player(s) betting against two or three hands dealt, and also bearing some similarities to blackjack.
Where does baccarat come from?
Probably linked to Provençal baccara, although if the town etymology is correct, this may present some geographic difficulty.
Words that rhyme with baccarat
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Questions about saying baccarat
How do you pronounce baccarat?
Say bah-kuh-RAH. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɑkəˈrɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baccarat?
Baccarat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH). Broken into parts: bah · kuh · RAH.