How to pronounce hakapik
Say it like HAH-kuh-pik. Hakapik has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH).
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US American/ˈhɑkəˌpɪk/HAH-kuh-pik
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- HAH
- kuh
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hakapik pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAHSay 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.
- pikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does hakapik mean?
noun
- A hunting implement, a long pole with a pick and hammer on the end, used by sealers to bludgeon seals and drag their carcasses to the sealing boat.
Where does hakapik come from?
From Norwegian Nynorsk hakapik, from hake (“hook”) + pik (“spike”).
Questions about saying hakapik
How do you pronounce hakapik?
Say HAH-kuh-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑkəˌpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hakapik?
Hakapik has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH). Broken into parts: HAH · kuh · pik.