How to pronounce kratom
Say it like KRAY-tum. Kratom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).
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- KRAY
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kratom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kratom
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KRAY-tum.
What does kratom mean?
- A tree, Mitragyna speciosa, endemic to Southeast Asia.
- The dried leaves of this tree, used in traditional medicine or recreationally for their stimulant and analgesic effects.
Where does kratom come from?
Borrowed from Thai กระท่อม (grà-tɔ̂m).
Words that rhyme with kratom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kratom.
Questions about saying kratom
How do you pronounce kratom?
Say KRAY-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪtəm/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪtəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kratom?
Kratom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · tum.
Is kratom 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 /ˈkreɪtəm/ (KRAY-tum).