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