How to pronounce kafkaesque
Say it like KAHF-kuh-esk. Kafkaesque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHF).
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US American/ˈkɑfkəˌɛsk/KAHF-kuh-esk
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KAHF
- kuh
- esk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kafkaesque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- eskGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does kafkaesque mean?
adjective
- characterized by surreal distortion and a sense of impending danger“the kafkaesque terror of the endless interrogations”
- relating to or in the manner of Franz Kafka or his writings
Questions about saying kafkaesque
How do you pronounce kafkaesque?
Say KAHF-kuh-esk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑfkəˌɛsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kafkaesque?
Kafkaesque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHF). Broken into parts: KAHF · kuh · esk.