How to pronounce Baku
Say it like bah-KOO. Baku has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- bah
- KOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baku pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Baku
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: BAK-oo.
What does Baku mean?
- a port city on the Caspian Sea that is the capital of Azerbaijan and an important center for oil production
Words that rhyme with Baku
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Baku.
Questions about saying Baku
How do you pronounce Baku?
Say bah-KOO. The American pronunciation is /bɑˈku/. In British English it is /ˈbækuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Baku?
Baku has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: bah · KOO.
Is Baku pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈbækuː/ (BAK-oo).