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rak'a

/ˈɹɑkɑ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
rak'a
IPA
/ˈɹɑkɑ/
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sequence of movements (including recitation, bowing, and prostration) that constitutes one of two to four cycles of Islamic prayer (salat).

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic رَكْعَة (rakʕa).

Inflected Forms

rak'at (plural) rak'ah (alternative) raka (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

salat

Questions

How do you pronounce rak'a?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹɑkɑ/.
What does rak'a mean?
A sequence of movements (including recitation, bowing, and prostration) that constitutes one of two to four cycles of Islamic prayer (salat).
Where does rak'a come from?
Borrowed from Arabic رَكْعَة (rakʕa).

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