How to pronounce keys
Say it like KEEZ. Keys is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keys pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of keys
American and British speakers say keys in essentially the same way: /kiz/ in the US and /kiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEEZ.
What does keys mean?
- plural of key How to pronounce key
- keyboard
- third-person singular simple present indicative of key How to pronounce key
Words that rhyme with keys
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keys.
Questions about saying keys
How do you pronounce keys?
Say KEEZ. The American pronunciation is /kiz/. In British English it is /kiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keys?
Keys is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say keys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kiz/ and the British form is /kiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.