How to pronounce Iraq
Say it like ir-AHK. Iraq has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHK).
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- ir
- AHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iraq pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- irGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Iraq
American and British speakers say Iraq in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈrɑk/ in the US and /ɪˈrɑːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-RAHK.
What does Iraq mean?
- A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: Republic of Iraq. Capital and largest city: Baghdad.
Words that rhyme with Iraq
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Iraq.
Questions about saying Iraq
How do you pronounce Iraq?
Say ir-AHK. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈrɑk/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Iraq?
Iraq has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHK). Broken into parts: ir · AHK.
Do Americans and Brits say Iraq the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈrɑk/ and the British form is /ɪˈrɑːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.