How to pronounce keck
Say it like KEK. Keck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of keck
American and British speakers say keck in essentially the same way: /kɛk/ in the US and /kɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEK.
What does keck mean?
- To heave or retch as if to vomit.
- animal dung
Where does keck come from?
Imitative. Compare German köken (“to vomit”).
Words that rhyme with keck
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keck.
Questions about saying keck
How do you pronounce keck?
Say KEK. The American pronunciation is /kɛk/. In British English it is /kɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keck?
Keck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEK.
Do Americans and Brits say keck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɛk/ and the British form is /kɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.