How to Pronounce "kalo"
word
ˈkeɪɫoʊ
KAY-loh
ˈkɑːləʊ
KAH-loh
Definition
A tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific, grown for its edible starchy root known as taro, and used in traditional Hawaiian dishes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkeɪɫoʊ
British English
ˈkɑːləʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAY-loh
UK
KAH-loh
Listen in Context
Kalo is a staple food in Hawaii.
They planted kalo in the wet fields.
Poi is made from cooked kalo.
In Hawaiian culture, kalo is considered sacred.