How to pronounce keek
Say it like KEEK. Keek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of keek
American and British speakers say keek in essentially the same way: /kik/ in the US and /kiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEEK.
What does keek mean?
- To peek; peep.
- A look, especially a quick one; a peek.
Where does keek come from?
The words peek, keek and peep were used more or less synonymously in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Words that rhyme with keek
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keek.
Questions about saying keek
How do you pronounce keek?
Say KEEK. The American pronunciation is /kik/. In British English it is /kiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keek?
Keek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say keek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kik/ and the British form is /kiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.