How to pronounce maka
Say it like MAH-kuh. Maka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑkə/MAH-kuh
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- MAH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay 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.
What does maka mean?
noun
- eye“Getting my makas checked so I can actually SEE! Maybe life will be clear with a new set of "eyes".”
Where does maka come from?
From Hawaiian maka. Doublet of mata-mata (“police officer”), from Malay mata-mata (“eyes”).
Words that rhyme with maka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maka.
Questions about saying maka
How do you pronounce maka?
Say MAH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maka?
Maka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · kuh.