How to pronounce kalokagathia
Say it like kal-oh-kuh-GAY-thee-uh. Kalokagathia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GAY).
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- kal
- oh
- kuh
- GAY
- thee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kalokagathia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kalokagathia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kal-oh-kuh-GAY-thee-uh.
What does kalokagathia mean?
- A Platonic teaching consisting of the harmonious combination of bodily, moral and spiritual virtues.
Questions about saying kalokagathia
How do you pronounce kalokagathia?
Say kal-oh-kuh-GAY-thee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæloʊkəˈɡeɪθiə/. In British English it is /ˌkæləʊkəˈɡeɪθiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kalokagathia?
Kalokagathia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GAY). Broken into parts: kal · oh · kuh · GAY · thee · uh.
Is kalokagathia 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 /ˌkæləʊkəˈɡeɪθiə/ (kal-oh-kuh-GAY-thee-uh).