How to pronounce baka
Say it like BAH-kuh. Baka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH).
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- BAH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baka
American and British speakers say baka in essentially the same way: /ˈbɑkə/ in the US and /ˈbɑːkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAH-kuh.
What does baka mean?
- An evil spirit in Haitian belief, often in the form of an animal.
- Stupid, silly.“I hate my stupid baka life.”
- A foolish person, a dummy, a silly goose.
Words that rhyme with baka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baka.
Questions about saying baka
How do you pronounce baka?
Say BAH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑkə/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baka?
Baka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH). Broken into parts: BAH · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say baka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɑkə/ and the British form is /ˈbɑːkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.