How Do You Spell ARIKA?
Pronunciation: [ˈaɹɪkə] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Arika" is not the most common in English. It is pronounced /əˈriːkə/ and the letters represent the following sounds: the unstressed schwa sound /ə/, the long "ee" sound /iː/, the "r" sound /r/ and a final "k" sound /kə/. The word "Arika" is also a place name in Chile, which is pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable - /aˈrika/. Regardless of its origin, the unique spelling of "Arika" can cause confusion for those unfamiliar with its pronunciation.
