How to pronounce keiki
Say it like KAY-kee. Keiki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keiki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of keiki
American and British speakers say keiki in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪki/ in the US and /ˈkeɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-kee.
What does keiki mean?
- child or offspring.
- young plant in orchids that develops on the shoot in place of flower after flowering
Where does keiki come from?
From Hawaiian keiki (“child”).
Words that rhyme with keiki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keiki.
Questions about saying keiki
How do you pronounce keiki?
Say KAY-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪki/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keiki?
Keiki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say keiki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪki/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.