How to pronounce keet
Say it like KEET. Keet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of keet
American and British speakers say keet in essentially the same way: /kit/ in the US and /kiːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEET.
What does keet mean?
- A lorikeet or parakeet.
- A guineafowl.
- A young guineafowl.
Where does keet come from?
Clipping of parakeet.
Words that rhyme with keet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keet.
Questions about saying keet
How do you pronounce keet?
Say KEET. The American pronunciation is /kit/. In British English it is /kiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keet?
Keet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEET.
Do Americans and Brits say keet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kit/ and the British form is /kiːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.