How to pronounce kakapo
Say it like KAH-kuh-poh. Kakapo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑkəpoʊ/KAH-kuh-poh
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- KAH
- kuh
- poh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kakapo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay 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.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does kakapo mean?
noun
- A large flightless parrot, Strigops habroptilus, with greenish plumage, that is nocturnal and native to New Zealand.
Where does kakapo come from?
Borrowed from Māori kākāpō.
Questions about saying kakapo
How do you pronounce kakapo?
Say KAH-kuh-poh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkəpoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kakapo?
Kakapo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · kuh · poh.