How to pronounce kale
Say it like KAYL. Kale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of kale
American and British speakers say kale in essentially the same way: /keɪl/ in the US and /keɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAYL.
What does kale mean?
- An edible plant, similar to cabbage, with curled leaves that do not form a dense head (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)
- Any of several cabbage-like food plants that are kinds of Brassica oleracea.
- Broth containing kale as a chief ingredient.
Where does kale come from?
From Northern Middle English cale, cal (Southern col), from Old English cāl, cāul, cāwel, from Latin caulis.
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Words that rhyme with kale
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Questions about saying kale
How do you pronounce kale?
Say KAYL. The American pronunciation is /keɪl/. In British English it is /keɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kale?
Kale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say kale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /keɪl/ and the British form is /keɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.