How to pronounce idakka
Say it like ih-DAK-uh. Idakka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAK).
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- ih
- DAK
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idakka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of idakka
American and British speakers say idakka in essentially the same way: /ɪˈdækə/ in the US and /ɪˈdækə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-DAK-uh.
What does idakka mean?
- An hourglass-shaped drum originating in Kerala in India; it is struck with a stick, and its pitch can be altered by means of the lacing between the two heads.
Words that rhyme with idakka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of idakka.
Questions about saying idakka
How do you pronounce idakka?
Say ih-DAK-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈdækə/. In British English it is /ɪˈdækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idakka?
Idakka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAK). Broken into parts: ih · DAK · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say idakka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈdækə/ and the British form is /ɪˈdækə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.