How to pronounce kefalotyri
Say it like kef-uh-loh-TIR-ee. Kefalotyri has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIR).
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- kef
- uh
- loh
- TIR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kefalotyri pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kefGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kefalotyri
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kef-uh-loh-TIR-ee.
What does kefalotyri mean?
- A Greek cheese similar to parmesan.
Words that rhyme with kefalotyri
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kefalotyri.
Questions about saying kefalotyri
How do you pronounce kefalotyri?
Say kef-uh-loh-TIR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛfəloʊˈtɪri/. In British English it is /ˌkɛfələʊˈtɪri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kefalotyri?
Kefalotyri has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIR). Broken into parts: kef · uh · loh · TIR · ee.
Is kefalotyri pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkɛfələʊˈtɪri/ (kef-uh-loh-TIR-ee).