Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

akubra

/əˈkuːbɹə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.12 in modern English

Syllables: akubra
IPA: /əˈkuːbɹə/

12

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A brand of Australian hat, especially a broad-brimmed model similar to a fedora, traditionally worn by Australian stockmen.

Australian usage

Example Sentences

"He had to hold his Akubra at a rakish angle to keep from being blinded by the light."
"Frank was wearing the large akubra (cowhand hat) that we had bought for our son and toting both carry-on bags.[…]We both looked back to see Frank trying to run with a heavy bag in each hand and yet not lose the akubra perched on his head."
"It was alright for a while, then I got the message that I wasn't quite the real Slim Dusty without my Akubra, so I put the old Sundowner back where it belonged."

Etymology

Proprietary name, of unknown origin. Sometimes said (without any apparent evidence) to be from an Australian Aboriginal language (Birrpayi [Term?]).

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /əˈkuːbɹə/

Usage

Australian usage

Inflected Forms

Akubras (plural)

Phrases

Akubra hat

Synonyms

Akubra hat

Questions

How do you pronounce akubra?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˈkuːbɹə/.
What does akubra mean?: A brand of Australian hat, especially a broad-brimmed model similar to a fedora, traditionally worn by Australian stockmen.
Where does akubra come from?: Proprietary name, of unknown origin. Sometimes said (without any apparent evidence) to be from an Australian Aboriginal language (Birrpayi [Term?]).

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