How to pronounce keyword
Say it like KEE-wurd. Keyword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- wurd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keyword 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.
- wurdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of keyword
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEE-wurd.
What does keyword mean?
- Any word used as the key to a code.
- Any word used in a reference work to link to other words or other information.
- Any important word in a text or document, which may be linked to other words or other information, or listed in the metadata for searches to find.
- To tag with keywords, as for example to facilitate searching.
Where does keyword come from?
From key + word.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- password
- passcode
Questions about saying keyword
How do you pronounce keyword?
Say KEE-wurd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌwɝd/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌwɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keyword?
Keyword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · wurd.
Is keyword 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 /ˈkiːˌwɜːd/ (KEE-wurd).