Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dakar

/dɑˈkɑɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.98 in modern English

Syllables: dakar
IPA: /dɑˈkɑɚ/

10

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The capital city of Senegal.

name

The capital city of Senegal.

Etymology

Uncertain. Possibly from Wolof daqaar (“tamarind”).

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /dɑˈkɑɚ/
British English: /dæˈkɑː(ɹ)/

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce dakar?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɑˈkɑɚ/.
What does dakar mean?: The capital city of Senegal.
Where does dakar come from?: Uncertain. Possibly from Wolof daqaar (“tamarind”).

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