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How to pronounce sebkha

Say it like SEB-kuh. Sebkha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEB).

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US American/ˈsɛbkə/SEB-kuh
UK British/ˈsɛbkə/SEB-kuh
  • SEB
  • kuh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Sebkha pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of sebkha

American and British speakers say sebkha in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛbkə/ in the US and /ˈsɛbkə/ in the UK.

British respelling: SEB-kuh.

What does sebkha mean?

noun
  1. Alternative form of sabkha.

Questions about saying sebkha

How do you pronounce sebkha?

Say SEB-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛbkə/. In British English it is /ˈsɛbkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in sebkha?

Sebkha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEB). Broken into parts: SEB · kuh.

Do Americans and Brits say sebkha the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛbkə/ and the British form is /ˈsɛbkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).