How to pronounce kea
Say it like KEE. Kea is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kea
American and British speakers say kea in essentially the same way: /ki/ in the US and /kiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE.
What does kea mean?
- Nestor notabilis, a parrot of New Zealand.
Where does kea come from?
Borrowed from Māori kea.
Words that rhyme with kea
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kea.
Words that sound like kea
Questions about saying kea
How do you pronounce kea?
Say KEE. The American pronunciation is /ki/. In British English it is /kiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kea?
Kea is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEE.
Do Americans and Brits say kea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ki/ and the British form is /kiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as kea?
Kea sounds the same as key, ki, qi, quay in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.