How to pronounce khapra
Say it like KAP-ruh. Khapra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khapra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of khapra
American and British speakers say khapra in essentially the same way: /ˈkæprə/ in the US and /ˈkæprə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-ruh.
What does khapra mean?
- A khapra beetle.
Questions about saying khapra
How do you pronounce khapra?
Say KAP-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæprə/. In British English it is /ˈkæprə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khapra?
Khapra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say khapra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæprə/ and the British form is /ˈkæprə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.