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How to pronounce keta

Say it like KET-uh. Keta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KET).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɛtə/KET-uh
UK British/ˈkɛtə/KET-uh
  • KET
  • uh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Keta pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of keta

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: KET-uh.

What does keta mean?

noun
  1. A small salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) of North America.

Where does keta come from?

From Evenki [Term?].

Words that rhyme with keta

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keta.

Questions about saying keta

How do you pronounce keta?

Say KET-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛtə/. In British English it is /ˈkɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in keta?

Keta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KET). Broken into parts: KET · uh.

Is keta 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 /ˈkɛtə/ (KET-uh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).