How to pronounce kabeljou
Say it like KAH-buh-lyow. Kabeljou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑbəljaʊ/KAH-buh-lyow
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KAH
- buh
- lyow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kabeljou 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyowKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
What does kabeljou mean?
noun
- A type of fish from southern Africa, Argyrosomus coronus.
Where does kabeljou come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans kabeljou, from Dutch kabeljauw (“cod”).
Questions about saying kabeljou
How do you pronounce kabeljou?
Say KAH-buh-lyow. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑbəljaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kabeljou?
Kabeljou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · buh · lyow.