How to pronounce kahika
Say it like KUHH-ee-kuh. Kahika has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHH).
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- KUHH
- ee
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kahika pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kahika
American and British speakers say kahika in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌhikə/ in the US and /ˈkʌhiːkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHH-ee-kuh.
What does kahika mean?
- Synonym of kahikatea.
Where does kahika come from?
Borrowed from Māori kahika, from Proto-Polynesian *kafika (“Malay apple”), from Proto-Oceanic *kapika.
Questions about saying kahika
How do you pronounce kahika?
Say KUHH-ee-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌhikə/. In British English it is /ˈkʌhiːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kahika?
Kahika has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHH). Broken into parts: KUHH · ee · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say kahika the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌhikə/ and the British form is /ˈkʌhiːkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.