Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

makara

/mɑkˈɑɹə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.64 in modern English

Syllables
makara
IPA
/mɑkˈɑɹə/
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An aquatic monster in Hindu mythology.

name

A surname.

Etymology

Sanskrit मकर (makara)

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: Makara, Макара

Inflected Forms

makaras (plural)

Rhymes With

lara mara tamara tiara barra ferrara nara chara guevara guadalajara vergara parra

Questions

How do you pronounce makara?
The recorded pronunciation is /mɑkˈɑɹə/.
What does makara mean?
An aquatic monster in Hindu mythology.
Where does makara come from?
It is traced to Polish.

How to pronounce makara

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