How to pronounce kawa
Say it like KAH-wuh. Kawa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑwə/KAH-wuh
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- KAH
- wuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kawa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does kawa mean?
noun
- Alternative form of kava.
- Maori customs and protocol.
Questions about saying kawa
How do you pronounce kawa?
Say KAH-wuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑwə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kawa?
Kawa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · wuh.