How to pronounce "meraklı" in English
mɛˈrɑː.kəl
me·RAH·kəl
Primary stress: RAH
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “meraklı”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
me
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
RAH
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
kəl
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("RAH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "meraklı" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "meraklı is" sounds like "meraklı-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "meraklı" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Denemeyi, meraklı olmayı, belki de hata yapmayı da”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
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Denemeyi, meraklı olmayı, belki de hata yapmayı da
Hear it in context: “meraklı”
1 clipThe English word “meraklı” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as mɛˈrɑː.kəl (phonetic respelling: me-RAH-kəl). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (me · RAH · kəl), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (RAH). Grammatically, “meraklı” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “meraklı” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @9:27
“Bize uyan onlara uymayabilir vs. Ama her ev için geçerli olan şey şudur ki, Çocuğa o boşluğu vermeliler. Denemeyi, meraklı olmayı, belki de hata yapmayı da Çocuğa o boşluğu vermeliler. Denemeyi, meraklı olmayı, belki de hata yapmayı da”
Definition & Meaning: “meraklı”
- A Greek concept describing the act of doing something with soul, creativity, or love.
Example Sentences (2)
- “She prepared the traditional meal with a deep sense of merakl.”
- “Ama her ev için geçerli olan şey şudur ki, Çocuğa o boşluğu vermeliler. Denemeyi, meraklı olmayı, belki de hata yapmayı da”
Pronounce: “meraklı”
- Pronunciation:
- me-RAH-kəl
- Syllables:
- me · RAH · kəl
- Written Hyphenation:
- mer · akl
- Primary stress:
- RAH
- IPA:
- mɛˈrɑː.kəl
- Hear it in context
- meraklı
Words that Rhyme with “meraklı”
-ɑkəlWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"meraklı" (⁄mɛˈrɑː.kəl⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "meraklı" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about meraklı
How do you pronounce “meraklı”?
“meraklı” is pronounced ⁄mɛˈrɑː.kəl⁄ (me-RAH-kəl). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “meraklı”?
“meraklı” has 3 syllables: me · RAH · kəl.
Where is the stress in “meraklı”?
The primary stress in “meraklı” is on “RAH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “meraklı” mean?
A Greek concept describing the act of doing something with soul, creativity, or love.
How can I hear “meraklı” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “meraklı”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).