How to Pronounce Ackee

To pronounce "ackee", say ACK-ee — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈkiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈkiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ackee”

"ackee" has 2 syllables: ack-ee.

What does ackee mean?

noun

  1. A tropical evergreen tree, Blighia sapida, related to the lychee and longan.
  2. The fruit of the tree, of which only the arils are edible, the remainder being poisonous.

    “Ackee and saltfish is a traditional Jamaican dish.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ackee"?▾

"Ackee" has 2 syllables: ack · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "ackee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ackee" is /əˈkiː/.

What does "ackee" mean?▾

Ackee: A tropical evergreen tree, Blighia sapida, related to the lychee and longan.

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