How to pronounce ikat
Say it like EE-kat. Ikat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ikat. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EE
- kat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ikat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- katKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ikat
American and British speakers say ikat in essentially the same way: /ˈikæt/ in the US and /ˈiːkæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-kat.
What does ikat mean?
- Traditional Indonesian decorative technique in which warp or weft threads, or both, are tie-dyed before weaving.
- A work woven in this style.
Where does ikat come from?
From Malay ikat (“bind”).
Questions about saying ikat
How do you pronounce ikat?
Say EE-kat. The American pronunciation is /ˈikæt/. In British English it is /ˈiːkæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ikat?
Ikat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · kat.
Do Americans and Brits say ikat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈikæt/ and the British form is /ˈiːkæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.