How to pronounce kali
Say it like KAH-lee. Kali has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑˌli/KAH-lee
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- KAH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kali 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does kali mean?
noun
- The prickly glasswort (Kali turgidum, syn. of Salsola kali).
- Alkali, particularly soda ash or potash.
- Traditional Philippine stick fighting, a martial art.
- A type of British crystalline sweet or candy, similar in appearance to sherbet but made with larger sugar crystals.
Words that rhyme with kali
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kali.
Words that sound like kali
Questions about saying kali
How do you pronounce kali?
Say KAH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑˌli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kali?
Kali has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · lee.
What words sound the same as kali?
Kali sounds the same as collie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.