How to pronounce boomshakalaka
Say it like BOOM-shah-kuh-lah-kuh. Boomshakalaka has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOOM).
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- BOOM
- shah
- kuh
- lah
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boomshakalaka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shahGive 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.
- lahGive 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.
What does boomshakalaka mean?
- An exclamation expressing dominance, excitement, joy, or triumph.
- The sound of a slam dunk and the board or chain rattling that follows.
Where does boomshakalaka come from?
Uncertain, but likely from the filler syllables boom-laka-laka-laka in the lyrics to the song “I Want to Take You Higher” (1969) by Sly and the Family Stone, which appeared as the corruption boom-shaka-laka-laka in subsequent covers; the mo
Questions about saying boomshakalaka
How do you pronounce boomshakalaka?
Say BOOM-shah-kuh-lah-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbumˌʃɑkəˌlɑkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boomshakalaka?
Boomshakalaka has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOOM). Broken into parts: BOOM · shah · kuh · lah · kuh.