How do you pronounce "baccarat" correctly?

[ProGambler]

The correct pronunciation of "baccarat" is buh-KUH-rah or bah-kah-RAH. Here's a breakdown of the syllables:

buh or bah: The first syllable is pronounced like the short "uh" sound in "but" or the short "ah" sound in "bat."

KUH or kah: The second syllable is pronounced with a short "uh" sound, similar to the "uh" in "but" or "cup," or the short "ah" sound in "cat."

rah or RAH: The final syllable is pronounced with a short "ah" sound, like the "ah" in "cat" or "father."

When saying the word "baccarat," the emphasis is usually placed on the second syllable, "KAH" or "kuh."

It's worth noting that the pronunciation may vary slightly depending on regional accents or dialects. However, the pronunciations provided above are generally accepted and widely used in English-speaking contexts.

Remember, baccarat is a French word, and the pronunciation mentioned here approximates the English rendition of the term.

 

[CR7]

While the pronunciation you provided, buh-KUH-rah or bah-kah-RAH, is commonly used in English-speaking contexts, it's important to note that the correct pronunciation of "baccarat" actually follows the French pronunciation.

In French, "baccarat" is pronounced as bah-kah-rah, with the emphasis on the second syllable, "KAH" or "kuh." Let's break it down further:

- bah: In French, the "a" sounds like the "a" in "father" or "car."
- ka or kah: The "k" is pronounced as you would normally pronounce it in English, followed by a short "a" sound, similar to the "ah" in "father" or "car."
- rah: The final syllable is pronounced with a rolled "r" sound and an "ah" sound, similar to the "ah" in "father" or "car."

It's worth mentioning that if you're playing baccarat in a casino or discussing the game with English speakers, the anglicized pronunciations you provided, buh-KUH-rah or bah-kah-RAH, are also accepted and widely used. However, if you want to adhere to the original French pronunciation, bah-kah-rah is the most accurate way to say it.