Pronunciation Guide • English (from Portuguese)
How to Pronounce acai
Difficulty: medium
IPA Transcription
/ɑːsɑːˈiː/
Why is it so hard to pronounce?
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".
💡 Pro Tip for acai
Think: ah-sah-EE. The stress is on the LAST syllable, which rises in pitch.
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The term acai originates from Tupí language via Portuguese. Understanding its etymology helps explain why it breaks standard pronunciation rules.