How to pronounce bakaw
Say it like buh-KAW. Bakaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAW).
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- buh
- KAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bakaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bakaw
American and British speakers say bakaw in essentially the same way: /bəˈkɔ/ in the US and /bəˈkɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-KAW.
What does bakaw mean?
- The cluck of a chicken.
Where does bakaw come from?
Onomatopoeic.
Words that rhyme with bakaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bakaw.
Questions about saying bakaw
How do you pronounce bakaw?
Say buh-KAW. The American pronunciation is /bəˈkɔ/. In British English it is /bəˈkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bakaw?
Bakaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAW). Broken into parts: buh · KAW.
Do Americans and Brits say bakaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈkɔ/ and the British form is /bəˈkɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.