How to pronounce locales
Say it like loh-KALZ. Locales has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KALZ).
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US American/loʊˈkælz/loh-KALZ
UK British/ləʊˈkælz/loh-KALZ
- loh
- KALZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locales pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KALZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of locales
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: loh-KALZ.
What does locales mean?
noun
- plural of locale How to pronounce locale
Questions about saying locales
How do you pronounce locales?
Say loh-KALZ. The American pronunciation is /loʊˈkælz/. In British English it is /ləʊˈkælz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locales?
Locales has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KALZ). Broken into parts: loh · KALZ.
Is locales 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 /ləʊˈkælz/ (loh-KALZ).