How to pronounce rakija
Say it like RAH-kee-uh. Rakija has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH).
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US American/ˈrɑkiə/RAH-kee-uh
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- RAH
- kee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rakija pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does rakija mean?
noun
- A strong distilled alcoholic beverage made from various fruits, varieties of which (such as slivovitz) are found across the Balkans and the Mediterranean.
Questions about saying rakija
How do you pronounce rakija?
Say RAH-kee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑkiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rakija?
Rakija has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH). Broken into parts: RAH · kee · uh.