How to pronounce kodak
Say it like KOH-dak. Kodak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- dak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kodak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of kodak
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-dak.
What does kodak mean?
- A camera: a device for taking still photographs.
- A still photograph.
- To photograph.
- To describe or characterize briefly and vividly.
Where does kodak come from?
Genericized trademark of Kodak.
Questions about saying kodak
How do you pronounce kodak?
Say KOH-dak. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊˌdæk/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊˌdæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kodak?
Kodak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · dak.
Is kodak 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 /ˈkəʊˌdæk/ (KOH-dak).