Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce kawai?
The recorded pronunciation is /kɑwˈɑi/.
What does kawai mean?
A surname from Japanese.
Where does kawai come from?
It is traced to Japanese.

How to pronounce kawai

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kawai”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/kɑwˈɑi/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “kawai”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “kawai” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.