How to pronounce kales
Say it like KAYLS. Kales is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAYLS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kales pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYLSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of kales
American and British speakers say kales in essentially the same way: /keɪls/ in the US and /keɪls/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAYLS.
What does kales mean?
- plural of kale How to pronounce kale
Questions about saying kales
How do you pronounce kales?
Say KAYLS. The American pronunciation is /keɪls/. In British English it is /keɪls/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kales?
Kales is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAYLS.
Do Americans and Brits say kales the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /keɪls/ and the British form is /keɪls/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.