How to pronounce kata
Say it like KAT-uh. Kata has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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US American/ˈkætə/KAT-uh
UK British/ˈkætə/KAT-uh
- KAT
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kata
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh.
What does kata mean?
noun
- Any of a sequence of positions and movements used in many martial arts.“judo kata”
- A short programming exercise to improve one's skills through practice and repetition.
- A drop (in temperature).“kata factor”
- In a direction analogous to down, but along the additional axis added by the fourth dimension.
Where does kata come from?
In English use since the 1950s.
Questions about saying kata
How do you pronounce kata?
Say KAT-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætə/. In British English it is /ˈkætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kata?
Kata has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh.
Is kata pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkætə/ (KAT-uh).