How to Pronounce acai
Language: English (from Portuguese) IPA: /ɑːsɑːˈiː/
Pronunciation explanation
Three syllables: ah-sah-EE. The word is Portuguese, derived from the Tupí language of Brazil. The accent mark on the final "í" indicates stress on the last syllable. NOT "ah-KAY" or "AH-kai".
Practice tip
Think: ah-sah-EE. The stress is on the LAST syllable, which rises in pitch.
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