How to pronounce pirarucu
Say it like pih-rar-uh-KOO. Pirarucu has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOO).
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US American/pɪˌrɑrəˈku/pih-rar-uh-KOO
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- pih
- rar
- uh
- KOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pirarucu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does pirarucu mean?
noun
- An arapaima (Arapaima gigas), a large fish of the Amazon.
Where does pirarucu come from?
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese pirarucu.
Words that rhyme with pirarucu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pirarucu.
Questions about saying pirarucu
How do you pronounce pirarucu?
Say pih-rar-uh-KOO. The American pronunciation is /pɪˌrɑrəˈku/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pirarucu?
Pirarucu has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOO). Broken into parts: pih · rar · uh · KOO.