How to Pronounce Okapi

To pronounce "okapi", say OK-ap-i — 3 syllables, IPA /ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “okapi”

"okapi" has 3 syllables: ok-ap-i.

What does okapi mean?

noun

  1. A large ruminant mammal, Okapia johnstoni, found in the rainforests of the Congo, related to the giraffe, but with a much shorter neck, a reddish brown coat and zebra-like stripes on its hindquarters.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "okapi"?▾

"Okapi" has 3 syllables: ok · ap · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "okapi"?▾

The IPA transcription of "okapi" is /ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/.

What does "okapi" mean?▾

Okapi: A large ruminant mammal, Okapia johnstoni, found in the rainforests of the Congo, related to the giraffe, but with a much shorter neck, a reddish brown coat and zebra-like stripes on its hindquarters.

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