How Do You Spell AK-HISSAR?
The spelling of Ak-Hissar may seem complicated, but it's actually quite simple once you understand the sounds of Turkish. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled as /äk ˈhis̭aɾ/. The "äk" is pronounced like the "a" in "cat," while the "s̭" is a unique Turkish letter pronounced as a "sh" sound. The final "aɾ" is pronounced like the "are" in "are you there?" Now that you know the pronunciation, you're ready to impress your Turkish friends with your knowledge of this beautiful town!
