How to pronounce kaiso
Say it like KY-soh. Kaiso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce kaiso. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈkaɪsoʊ/KY-soh
UK British/ˈkaɪsəʊ/KY-soh
- KY
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kaiso pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kaiso
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KY-soh.
What does kaiso mean?
noun
- A style of music popular in the Caribbean, a precursor to calypso music.
- An individual musical work in this style.
Questions about saying kaiso
How do you pronounce kaiso?
Say KY-soh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪsoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kaiso?
Kaiso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · soh.
Is kaiso pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkaɪsəʊ/ (KY-soh).