How to pronounce okra
Say it like OH-kruh. Okra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- kruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Okra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of okra
American and British speakers say okra in essentially the same way: /ˈoʊkrə/ in the US and /ˈɒkrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: OK-ruh.
What does okra mean?
- The edible immature mucilaginous seed pod (properly, capsule) of the Abelmoschus esculentus.
- The flowering mallow plant Abelmoschus esculentus itself, now commonly grown in the tropics and warmer parts of the temperate zones.
Where does okra come from?
From an unknown West African language, probably Igbo ọ́kụ̀rụ̀ but cf.
Questions about saying okra
How do you pronounce okra?
Say OH-kruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊkrə/. In British English it is /ˈɒkrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in okra?
Okra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · kruh.
Do Americans and Brits say okra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈoʊkrə/ and the British form is /ˈɒkrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.