How to Pronounce Kail

To pronounce "kail", say KAIL — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “kail”

"kail" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kale, calle, cale, kael — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kail mean?

noun

  1. Any cabbage, greens, or vegetables.
  2. A broth made with kale or other vegetables; hence, any broth; also, a dinner.

noun

  1. An edible plant, similar to cabbage, with curled leaves that do not form a dense head (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)
  2. Any of several cabbage-like food plants that are kinds of Brassica oleracea.

Synonyms

borecole

Words that rhyme with kail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

colecolewortborecolekalecabbagekaleyardvictualskail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kail"?▾

"Kail" has one syllable.

What does "kail" mean?▾

Kail: Any cabbage, greens, or vegetables.

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