How to pronounce kabaka
Say it like kuh-BAH-kuh. Kabaka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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- kuh
- BAH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kabaka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAHSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of kabaka
American and British speakers say kabaka in essentially the same way: /kəˈbɑkə/ in the US and /kəˈbɑːkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-BAH-kuh.
What does kabaka mean?
- The title of the king of Buganda.
Where does kabaka come from?
Borrowed from Luganda akabaka.
Words that rhyme with kabaka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kabaka.
Questions about saying kabaka
How do you pronounce kabaka?
Say kuh-BAH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈbɑkə/. In British English it is /kəˈbɑːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kabaka?
Kabaka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: kuh · BAH · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say kabaka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈbɑkə/ and the British form is /kəˈbɑːkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.