How to pronounce yarak
Say it like YAR-ak. Yarak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAR).
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- YAR
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yarak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of yarak
American and British speakers say yarak in essentially the same way: /ˈjæræk/ in the US and /ˈjæræk/ in the UK.
British respelling: YAR-ak.
What does yarak mean?
- A super-alert state where the bird is hungry, but not weak, in a trance-like state of alertness and ready to hunt.
Questions about saying yarak
How do you pronounce yarak?
Say YAR-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˈjæræk/. In British English it is /ˈjæræk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yarak?
Yarak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAR). Broken into parts: YAR · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say yarak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjæræk/ and the British form is /ˈjæræk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.