How to pronounce kabaddi
Say it like KUHB-uh-dee. Kabaddi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkʌbədi/KUHB-uh-dee
UK British/ˈkʌbədi/KUHB-uh-dee
- KUHB
- uh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kabaddi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kabaddi
American and British speakers say kabaddi in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌbədi/ in the US and /ˈkʌbədi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHB-uh-dee.
What does kabaddi mean?
noun
- A South Asian team sport in which players must hold their breath while making raids into the opposing team's half of the field.
Questions about saying kabaddi
How do you pronounce kabaddi?
Say KUHB-uh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌbədi/. In British English it is /ˈkʌbədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kabaddi?
Kabaddi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHB). Broken into parts: KUHB · uh · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say kabaddi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌbədi/ and the British form is /ˈkʌbədi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.