How to Pronounce "aka"
word
ˈɑkə/, /ˈeɪˈkeɪˈeɪ
AH-kuh or AY-KAY-AY
ˈækɐ
AK-uh
Definition
'AKA' stands for 'also known as'. It is used before an alternative name, nickname, or alias of a person, place, or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑkə/, /ˈeɪˈkeɪˈeɪ
British English
ˈækɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-kuh or AY-KAY-AY
UK
AK-uh
Listen in Context
Her name is Sarah aka Sally.
Dwayne Johnson, aka the Rock, is an actor.
The city of New York, aka the Big Apple, is famous worldwide.
My friend Tim, aka 'the brain', always aces the exams.