How to pronounce kujichagulia
Say it like koo-jee-CHAH-goo-lee-uh. Kujichagulia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHAH).
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US American/ˌkudʒiˈtʃɑɡuˌliə/koo-jee-CHAH-goo-lee-uh
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- koo
- jee
- CHAH
- goo
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kujichagulia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- CHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does kujichagulia mean?
noun
- self-determination (in the context of African-American culture)
Where does kujichagulia come from?
Borrowed from Swahili kujichagulia (“self-determination”).
Questions about saying kujichagulia
How do you pronounce kujichagulia?
Say koo-jee-CHAH-goo-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkudʒiˈtʃɑɡuˌliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kujichagulia?
Kujichagulia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHAH). Broken into parts: koo · jee · CHAH · goo · lee · uh.