How to pronounce keister
Say it like KEE-ih-ster. Keister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- ih
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keister 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of keister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEE-ih-stuh.
What does keister mean?
- A safe, a strongbox.
- A suitcase or satchel.
- To conceal something in one's rectum.“Quick, keister this pot before the cops get here.”
Where does keister come from?
Uncertain. Originally attested as a criminal cant word for "burglar's tool-box" in 1881.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying keister
How do you pronounce keister?
Say KEE-ih-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkiːɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keister?
Keister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · ih · ster.
Is keister 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 /ˈkiːɪstə/ (KEE-ih-stuh).