How to pronounce Caracas
Say it like kuh-RAH-kus. Caracas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
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US American/kəˈrɑkəs/kuh-RAH-kus
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- kuh
- RAH
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caracas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Caracas mean?
proper noun
- The capital city of Venezuela.
Where does Caracas come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Caracas.
Words that rhyme with Caracas
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Caracas.
Questions about saying Caracas
How do you pronounce Caracas?
Say kuh-RAH-kus. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɑkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Caracas?
Caracas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: kuh · RAH · kus.