How to pronounce okada
Say it like oh-KAH-duh. Okada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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- oh
- KAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Okada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does okada mean?
- A motorcycle taxi.
Where does okada come from?
1990s, from the now defunct Nigerian airline, Okada Air, nicknamed so because they could maneuver through the heavy traffic of Lagos and take passengers to their destinations in a timely manner, in the same way as the airline.
Words that rhyme with okada
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of okada.
Questions about saying okada
How do you pronounce okada?
Say oh-KAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈkɑdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in okada?
Okada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: oh · KAH · duh.