How to Pronounce “rakija” in English
/ˈɹɑːki.ə/
RA·ki·ja
Stress: ra
Accent:
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IPA/ˈɹɑːki.ə/
Syllablesra·ki·ja
What does “rakija” mean?
NOUN
- A strong distilled alcoholic beverage made from various fruits, varieties of which (such as slivovitz) are found across the Balkans and the Mediterranean.
Example sentences
- “As in most Balkan countries rakija (pronounced 'RAK-eeyah') is the national drink of Macedonia. While rakija in the surrounding countries is made mainly from fruits such as plums (slivovice) or pears (viljemovka), Macedonian rakija is exclusively made from grapes.”
How to pronounce “rakija”
- Syllables:
- ra · ki · ja
- Stress:
- ra — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˈɹɑːki.ə/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /ra/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “rakija”?
“rakija” is pronounced /ˈɹɑːki.ə/ (ra · ki · ja). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “rakija”?
“rakija” has 3 syllables: ra · ki · ja.
Where is the stress in “rakija”?
The primary stress in “rakija” is on “RA”.
What does “rakija” mean?
A strong distilled alcoholic beverage made from various fruits, varieties of which (such as slivovitz) are found across the Balkans and the Mediterranean.