How to pronounce kairos
Say it like KY-ros. Kairos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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US American/ˈkaɪrɑs/KY-ros
UK British/ˈkaɪrɒs/KY-ros
- KY
- ros
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kairos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kairos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KY-ros.
What does kairos mean?
noun
- A time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action; the opportune and decisive moment.
Questions about saying kairos
How do you pronounce kairos?
Say KY-ros. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪrɑs/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪrɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kairos?
Kairos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · ros.
Is kairos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkaɪrɒs/ (KY-ros).