How to pronounce kofta
Say it like KAHF-tuh. Kofta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHF).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑftə/KAHF-tuh
UK British/ˈkɒftə/KOF-tuh
- KAHF
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kofta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kofta
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOF-tuh.
What does kofta mean?
noun
- Any of various spicy meatball or meatloaf dishes of the Middle East, Caucasus, South Asia, and the Balkans.
Questions about saying kofta
How do you pronounce kofta?
Say KAHF-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑftə/. In British English it is /ˈkɒftə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kofta?
Kofta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHF). Broken into parts: KAHF · tuh.
Is kofta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒftə/ (KOF-tuh).