How to pronounce uakari
Say it like WAH-kar-ee. Uakari has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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- WAH
- kar
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uakari pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uakari
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: wuh-KAH-ree.
What does uakari mean?
- Any of several arboreal monkeys, of the genus Cacajao, from the Amazon basin.
Where does uakari come from?
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese uacari, borrowed from Nheengatu wakarí, possibly from Old Tupi akaka'i.
Questions about saying uakari
How do you pronounce uakari?
Say WAH-kar-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑˌkɑri/. In British English it is /wəˈkɑːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uakari?
Uakari has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · kar · ee.
Is uakari pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /wəˈkɑːri/ (wuh-KAH-ree).