How to pronounce taka
Say it like TAH-kuh. Taka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH).
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US American/ˈtɑkə/TAH-kuh
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- TAH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHSay 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 taka mean?
noun
- The official currency of Bangladesh, equal to 100 paisas. Symbol: ৳
- Romanization of the Bengali name of the official currencies of India, Pakistan, Mauritius, Nepal, Seychelles, or Sri Lanka.
- Alternative form of tanka (“historical Central and South Asian currency”).
Words that rhyme with taka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taka.
Questions about saying taka
How do you pronounce taka?
Say TAH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taka?
Taka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH). Broken into parts: TAH · kuh.