To pronounce "kawai", say KAW-ai — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
kawai
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KAW-ai
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"kawai" has 2 syllables: kaw-ai. It rhymes with flawy and thawy, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Kawai" has 2 syllables: kaw · ai.
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