How to pronounce kalonji
Say it like kuh-LON-jee. Kalonji has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LON).
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- kuh
- LON
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kalonji pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kalonji
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-LON-jee.
What does kalonji mean?
- The seeds of the plant Nigella sativa used as a spice.
Words that rhyme with kalonji
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kalonji.
Questions about saying kalonji
How do you pronounce kalonji?
Say kuh-LON-jee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɑndʒi/. In British English it is /kəˈlɒndʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kalonji?
Kalonji has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LON). Broken into parts: kuh · LON · jee.
Is kalonji pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kəˈlɒndʒi/ (kuh-LON-jee).