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How to pronounce kheer

Say it like KEE-er. Kheer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).

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US American/ˈkiər/KEE-er
UK British/ˈkiːə/KEE-uh
  • KEE
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Kheer pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of kheer

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: KEE-uh.

What does kheer mean?

noun
  1. A sweet rice pudding from South Asia.

Words that rhyme with kheer

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kheer.

Questions about saying kheer

How do you pronounce kheer?

Say KEE-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiər/. In British English it is /ˈkiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in kheer?

Kheer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · er.

Is kheer 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 /ˈkiːə/ (KEE-uh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).