How to pronounce shaka
Say it like SHAH-kuh. Shaka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAH).
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US American/ˈʃɑkə/SHAH-kuh
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- SHAH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does shaka mean?
noun
- A greeting gesture in which the thumb and little finger are extended while curling the three middle fingers in a semi-fist, used to express a variety of positive meanings including all right, hello and goodbye.
Where does shaka come from?
Origin uncertain. Shaka is not a word in the Hawaiian language, which lacks the /ʃ/ sound.
Words that rhyme with shaka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shaka.
Questions about saying shaka
How do you pronounce shaka?
Say SHAH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaka?
Shaka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAH). Broken into parts: SHAH · kuh.