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Cómo se dice y pronuncia «açaí» en English — Açaí/2-syl/
/ˌɑː.sɑːˈiː/
Del tupí *ïwasa'i* que significa «fruto que llora». Entró al inglés a través del portugués *açaí*.
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a - ÇAÍ
ˌɑː.sɑːˈiː — correct
Frequently asked questions 7
How do you pronounce Açaí?
Açaí is pronounced /ˌɑː.sɑːˈiː/ — "a-ÇAÍ" with primary stress on the final syllable.
How many syllables are in Açaí?
Açaí has 2 syllables: a-ÇAÍ. Stress falls on the final syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Açaí?
The final syllable — "ÇAÍ" — carries primary stress: /ˌɑː.sɑːˈiː/.
Where does the word Açaí come from?
Açaí is a Tupian loanword — From Tupian *ïwasa'i* meaning "fruit that cries". Entered English via Portuguese *açaí*..
Is Açaí pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Açaí varies by dialect: AU /ˌɑː.sɑːˈiː/, UK /ˌæs.aɪˈiː/, US /ˌɑː.sɑːˈiː/.
How is Açaí different from "acai"?
They are the same word — "Açaí" preserves the original diacritics, "acai" is the simplified ASCII spelling. Both are pronounced /ˌɑː.sɑːˈiː/.
How can I practice pronouncing Açaí?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: A—ÇAÍ. Stress the final syllable loudly.