How to pronounce kathakali
Say it like kat-uh-KAL-ee. Kathakali has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL).
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- kat
- uh
- KAL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kathakali pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kathakali
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-KAL-ee.
What does kathakali mean?
- a spectacular lyric dance drama of southern India performed with acrobatic energy and highly stylized pantomime.
Words that rhyme with kathakali
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kathakali.
Questions about saying kathakali
How do you pronounce kathakali?
Say kat-uh-KAL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætəˈkæli/. In British English it is /ˌkætəˈkæli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kathakali?
Kathakali has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL). Broken into parts: kat · uh · KAL · ee.
Is kathakali 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 /ˌkætəˈkæli/ (kat-uh-KAL-ee).