How to pronounce Dhaka
Say it like DAH-kuh. Dhaka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Dhaka. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DAH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dhaka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay 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 Dhaka
American and British speakers say Dhaka in essentially the same way: /ˈdɑkə/ in the US and /ˈdækə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAK-uh.
Other ways to say Dhaka
Dhaka also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DAK-uh /ˈdækə/
- DAK-a /ˈdækæ/
What does Dhaka mean?
- The capital city of Bangladesh.
- A district of Bangladesh, where the capital is located in.
- A division of Bangladesh, where the district and the capital are located in.
Words that rhyme with Dhaka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Dhaka.
Questions about saying Dhaka
How do you pronounce Dhaka?
Say DAH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑkə/. In British English it is /ˈdækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dhaka?
Dhaka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Dhaka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɑkə/ and the British form is /ˈdækə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.