Iraqi pronunciation
Iraqi has 3 syllables. The stress is on the second syllable, "ra". Capital letters in the respelling show where the stress falls.
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Iraqi syllables
Iraqi has 3 syllables: ih-RA-kee.
- ihɪ
- RAræ
- keeki
Three syllables: ih-RAH-kee.
Sounds to watch
The r sound
Pull the tongue back and up without touching the roof of the mouth. American r is never rolled or tapped.
Short i versus ee
The short i (as in sit) is shorter and more relaxed than ee. Many learners stretch it into ee, which changes the word.
The a in cat
Open the jaw wider than for eh and spread the lips slightly. The a in cat is a distinct vowel, not eh or ah.
Iraqi in a sentence
- The Iraqi delegation arrived on Tuesday.
- Iraqi cuisine is known for its rice dishes.
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These are the pronunciation patterns from Speakeroo’s speech feature catalog that this target tends to expose. The check above reports the ones it hears.
- Stress placed on the wrong syllableMake the correct syllable longer, clearer and more prominent.
- /r/ distorted or unclearUse the selected accent’s tongue shape without pressing the tongue against the palate.
- /ɪ/ and /iː/ confusedMake /iː/ higher, tenser and usually longer than /ɪ/.
- Every syllable stressed equallyEmphasise one main syllable and reduce the others.
Questions
How do you pronounce iraqi?
Iraqi is pronounced /ˌɪ.ˈræ.ki/, or ih-RA-kee in plain letters. It has 3 syllables and the stress falls on the second syllable, "ra".
How many syllables are in iraqi?
3: ih-RA-kee. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable.
How do you use iraqi in a sentence?
The Iraqi delegation arrived on Tuesday. Iraqi cuisine is known for its rice dishes.
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