How would you pronounce the name Kali?

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-01-2004
How would you pronounce the name Kali?
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Sun, 01-16-2005 - 12:36pm

How would you pronounce the name Kali?



  • Long A sound, accent on first syllable, like KAY-Lee
  • Short A sound, accent on second syllable, like Cal-E
  • Other? (please specify)


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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-18-2003
Sun, 01-16-2005 - 5:10pm
I would pronounce it Kah-lee, almost like collie.
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-16-2005
Mon, 01-17-2005 - 12:21am
I would pronounce it Ka-lee.
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-26-2003
Mon, 01-17-2005 - 2:17am
Just pointing out that Kali is a Hindu goddess. If you did not know this I'd suggest you do some research.
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-01-2003
Mon, 01-17-2005 - 12:22pm
I would see it as CAL-ee. - a short A, but the accent on the first syllable.