How to pronounce keno
Say it like KEE-noh. Keno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keno 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.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of keno
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KEE-noh.
What does keno mean?
- A gambling game, a variety of lotto, played with balls or knobs, numbered, and cards also numbered.
Where does keno come from?
From French quine, with reference to a set of five winning lottery numbers.
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Words that rhyme with keno
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Questions about saying keno
How do you pronounce keno?
Say KEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkinoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkiːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keno?
Keno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · noh.
Is keno pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkiːnəʊ/ (KEE-noh).