How to pronounce kataifi
Say it like kuh-TAY-fee. Kataifi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kəˈteɪfi/kuh-TAY-fee
UK British/kəˈteɪfi/kuh-TAY-fee
- kuh
- TAY
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kataifi 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.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kataifi
American and British speakers say kataifi in essentially the same way: /kəˈteɪfi/ in the US and /kəˈteɪfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-TAY-fee.
What does kataifi mean?
noun
- A very fine, vermicelli-like pastry used to make desserts in various Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, particularly Palestinian.
Questions about saying kataifi
How do you pronounce kataifi?
Say kuh-TAY-fee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈteɪfi/. In British English it is /kəˈteɪfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kataifi?
Kataifi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: kuh · TAY · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say kataifi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈteɪfi/ and the British form is /kəˈteɪfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.