How to pronounce kalo
Say it like KAY-loh. Kalo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kalo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kalo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAY-loh.
What does kalo mean?
- taro (Colocasia esculenta)
Where does kalo come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian kalo.
Words that rhyme with kalo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kalo.
Questions about saying kalo
How do you pronounce kalo?
Say KAY-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kalo?
Kalo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · loh.
Is kalo 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 /ˈkeɪləʊ/ (KAY-loh).