How to pronounce Cali
Say it like KAH-lee. Cali has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
Click the play button next to American to hear how to pronounce Cali. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cali pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
Other ways to say Cali
Cali also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAL-ee /ˈkæli/
What does Cali mean?
- Nickname for California: a state of the United States.
- A river in Colombia which flows by the city.
Where does Cali come from?
Clipping of California.
Words that rhyme with Cali
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Cali.
Words that sound like Cali
Questions about saying Cali
How do you pronounce Cali?
Say KAH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cali?
Cali has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · lee.
What words sound the same as Cali?
Cali sounds the same as collie, kali in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.