How to pronounce keywords
Say it like KEE-wurdz. Keywords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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US American/ˈkiˌwɝdz/KEE-wurdz
UK British/ˈkiːˌwɜːdz/KEE-wurdz
- KEE
- wurdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keywords 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.
- wurdzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of keywords
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEE-wurdz.
What does keywords mean?
noun
- plural of keyword How to pronounce keyword
- third-person singular simple present indicative of keyword How to pronounce keyword
Questions about saying keywords
How do you pronounce keywords?
Say KEE-wurdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌwɝdz/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌwɜːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keywords?
Keywords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · wurdz.
Is keywords 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 /ˈkiːˌwɜːdz/ (KEE-wurdz).