How to pronounce sifaka
Say it like sih-FAH-kuh. Sifaka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAH).
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US American/sɪˈfɑkə/sih-FAH-kuh
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- sih
- FAH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sifaka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAHSay 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 sifaka mean?
noun
- Any of several endangered medium-sized lemurs that comprise genus Propithecus.
Where does sifaka come from?
Borrowed from Malagasy sifaka.
Words that rhyme with sifaka
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Questions about saying sifaka
How do you pronounce sifaka?
Say sih-FAH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈfɑkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sifaka?
Sifaka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAH). Broken into parts: sih · FAH · kuh.