How to pronounce kraal
Say it like KRAHL. Kraal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kraal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kraal
American and British speakers say kraal in essentially the same way: /krɑl/ in the US and /krɑːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAHL.
What does kraal mean?
- In Central and Southern Africa, a small rural community.
- In Central and Southern Africa, a rural village of huts surrounded by a stockade.
- An enclosure for livestock.
- To enclose (livestock) within a kraal or stockade.
Where does kraal come from?
From colonial Dutch kraal, from Portuguese curral.
Words that rhyme with kraal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kraal.
Questions about saying kraal
How do you pronounce kraal?
Say KRAHL. The American pronunciation is /krɑl/. In British English it is /krɑːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kraal?
Kraal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAHL.
Do Americans and Brits say kraal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɑl/ and the British form is /krɑːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.