How to pronounce hapa
Say it like HAH-puh. Hapa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH).
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US American/ˈhɑpə/HAH-puh
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- HAH
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hapa 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does hapa mean?
noun
- A person of mixed ethnic heritage, especially half East or Southeast Asian or Pacific Islander and half White.
- A mesh cage-like structure placed in the water to hold fish.
Where does hapa come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian hapa, from English half.
Words that rhyme with hapa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hapa.
Questions about saying hapa
How do you pronounce hapa?
Say HAH-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hapa?
Hapa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH). Broken into parts: HAH · puh.