How do you pronounce "karate"?

In American English: /kɝˈɑːti/ (kur-AHT-ee). In British English: /kəɹˈɑːti/ (kuhr-AHT-ee). In Canadian English: /kɝˈɑːti/ (kur-AHT-ee). In Australian English: /kəɹˈɑːti/ (kuhr-AHT-ee).

Is "karate" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kɝˈɑːti/ (kur-AHT-ee), while in British English it's /kəɹˈɑːti/ (kuhr-AHT-ee).

How to Pronounce "karate"

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karate

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/kɝˈɑːti/

kur-AHT-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kɝk·ɑːtar·iate

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