How to Pronounce "karate"
word
/kɝˈɑti/
kuh-RAH-dee
/kəɹˈɑːti/
kuh-RAH-tee
Definition
A Japanese martial art in which people fight mainly with their hands and feet instead of weapons. It is also practiced as a sport, for self-defense, and for physical and mental discipline.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kɝˈɑti/
British English
/kəɹˈɑːti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-RAH-dee
UK
kuh-RAH-tee
Listen in Context
My brother does karate after school.
She wears a white belt in karate class.
We watched a karate match on TV last night.
I signed my son up for karate so he could build confidence.