How to pronounce Kerala
Say it like ker-AH-luh. Kerala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌkɛˈrɑlə/ker-AH-luh
UK British/ˈkɛrələ/KER-uh-luh
- ker
- AH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kerala pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Kerala
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: KER-uh-luh.
What does Kerala mean?
proper noun
- A state in southern India. Capital: Thiruvananthapuram (formerly known as Trivandrum). Largest city: Kochi (formerly known as Cochin).
Words that rhyme with Kerala
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Kerala.
Questions about saying Kerala
How do you pronounce Kerala?
Say ker-AH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛˈrɑlə/. In British English it is /ˈkɛrələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kerala?
Kerala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: ker · AH · luh.
Is Kerala pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈkɛrələ/ (KER-uh-luh).