How to Pronounce Kale

To pronounce "kale", say KAL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /keɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/keɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kale”

"kale" has 2 syllables: kal-e. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

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

What does kale mean?

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 kale

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

borecolecolewortcabbagecolebreaddoughlootkail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kale"?▾

"Kale" has 2 syllables: kal · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "kale"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kale" is /keɪl/.

What does "kale" mean?▾

Kale: An edible plant, similar to cabbage, with curled leaves that do not form a dense head (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)

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