How to pronounce nakfa
Say it like NAHK-fuh. Nakfa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAHK).
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US American/ˈnɑkfə/NAHK-fuh
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- NAHK
- fuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nakfa 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does nakfa mean?
noun
- The currency of Eritrea, divided into 100 cents.
Where does nakfa come from?
From Tigrinya ናቕፋ (nax̣fa, “Nakfa, Eritrea”).
Questions about saying nakfa
How do you pronounce nakfa?
Say NAHK-fuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑkfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nakfa?
Nakfa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAHK). Broken into parts: NAHK · fuh.