akazu

Questions

What does akazu mean?

An informal organization of Hutu extremists whose members contributed to the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

Where does akazu come from?

Borrowed from Rwanda-Rundi akazu (“little house”).

How to pronounce akazu

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “akazu”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “akazu”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “akazu” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.