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How do you pronounce shakira?
The recorded pronunciation is /ʃˌækˈiɹə/.
What does shakira mean?
A female given name from Arabic, masculine equivalent Shakir.

How to pronounce shakira

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “shakira”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ʃˌækˈiɹə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “shakira”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “shakira” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.