How to pronounce Karnataka
Say it like ker-NAH-tuh-kuh. Karnataka has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kərˈnɑtəkə/ker-NAH-tuh-kuh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- ker
- NAH
- tuh
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Karnataka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Karnataka mean?
proper noun
- A state in southern India. Capital and largest city: Bengaluru.
Questions about saying Karnataka
How do you pronounce Karnataka?
Say ker-NAH-tuh-kuh. The American pronunciation is /kərˈnɑtəkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Karnataka?
Karnataka has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: ker · NAH · tuh · kuh.