How to pronounce kee
Say it like KEE. Kee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kee 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 kee
American and British speakers say kee in essentially the same way: /ki/ in the US and /kiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE.
What does kee mean?
- Alternative form of kye (“cow”).
Words that rhyme with kee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kee.
Words that sound like kee
Questions about saying kee
How do you pronounce kee?
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 kee?
Kee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEE.
Do Americans and Brits say kee 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 kee?
Kee sounds the same as kea, key, ki, qi, quay in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.