How to pronounce Iraqi
Say it like ir-AK-ee. Iraqi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- ir
- AK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iraqi 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.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Iraqi
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ih-RAH-kee.
What does Iraqi mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Iraq“the majority of Iraqi are Arab Shiite Muslims although Sunni Muslims control the government”
- of or relating to Iraq or its people or culture“Iraqi oil”“Iraqi refugees”
Words that rhyme with Iraqi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Iraqi.
Questions about saying Iraqi
How do you pronounce Iraqi?
Say ir-AK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈræki/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Iraqi?
Iraqi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: ir · AK · ee.
Is Iraqi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ɪˈrɑːki/ (ih-RAH-kee).