How to pronounce Kigali
Say it like kuh-GAH-lee. Kigali has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAH).
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- kuh
- GAH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kigali pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Kigali
American and British speakers say Kigali in essentially the same way: /kəˈɡɑli/ in the US and /kɪˈɡɑːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kih-GAH-lee.
What does Kigali mean?
- The capital city of Rwanda.
Words that rhyme with Kigali
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Kigali.
Questions about saying Kigali
How do you pronounce Kigali?
Say kuh-GAH-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈɡɑli/. In British English it is /kɪˈɡɑːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kigali?
Kigali has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAH). Broken into parts: kuh · GAH · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say Kigali the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈɡɑli/ and the British form is /kɪˈɡɑːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.