How to pronounce kefir
Say it like kuh-FEE-er. Kefir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kəˈfiər/kuh-FEE-er
UK British/kəˈfiːə/kuh-FEE-uh
- kuh
- FEE
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kefir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kefir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-FEE-uh.
What does kefir mean?
noun
- A fermented milk drink from the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, similar to yogurt but more liquid.
- Alternative form of kafir.
Words that rhyme with kefir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kefir.
Questions about saying kefir
How do you pronounce kefir?
Say kuh-FEE-er. The American pronunciation is /kəˈfiər/. In British English it is /kəˈfiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kefir?
Kefir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: kuh · FEE · er.
Is kefir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈfiːə/ (kuh-FEE-uh).