How to Pronounce "Acai"
Medium🌐 Portuguese word
IPA
ˌɑːsɑːˈiː
Syllables:
a·ca·i
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What does "Acai" mean?
nounA small, dark purple berry from the acai palm tree native to Central and South America, often sold as a health food.
Example:
"I love to start my day with a smoothie bowl topped with acai berries."
Origin of "Acai"
From Portuguese açaí, from Tupian language iwasaí meaning fruit that cries or expels water.
How to Say "Acai"
🗣️ Step by Step
The word 'Acai' is pronounced as ah-sah-EE. Start with 'ah' like the 'a' in 'father', then say 'sah' with a soft 's' and the 'a' like in 'saw'. Finally, stress the last syllable 'EE' like the 'ee' in 'see'.
⚠️ Common Mistake
The most common mistake is mispronouncing it as 'ah-kai' due to confusion with its spelling, which leads to incorrect vowel sounds.
💬 Example
I love to start my day with a smoothie bowl topped with acai berries.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Acai?
Acai is pronounced ˌɑːsɑːˈiː. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Acai hard to pronounce?
Acai is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌɑːsɑːˈiː.
What language is Acai from?
Acai originates from Portuguese. From Portuguese açaí, from Tupian language iwasaí meaning fruit that cries or expels water.