How to pronounce Kathmandu
Say it like kat-man-DOO. Kathmandu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOO).
- kat
- man
- DOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kathmandu 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.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Kathmandu
American and British speakers say Kathmandu in essentially the same way: /ˌkætmænˈdu/ in the US and /ˌkætmænˈduː/ in the UK.
British respelling: kat-man-DOO.
What does Kathmandu mean?
- The capital city of Nepal.
Words that rhyme with Kathmandu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Kathmandu.
Questions about saying Kathmandu
How do you pronounce Kathmandu?
Say kat-man-DOO. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætmænˈdu/. In British English it is /ˌkætmænˈduː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kathmandu?
Kathmandu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOO). Broken into parts: kat · man · DOO.
Do Americans and Brits say Kathmandu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkætmænˈdu/ and the British form is /ˌkætmænˈduː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.