How to pronounce kibbutz
Say it like kih-BUUTS. Kibbutz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUUTS).
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- kih
- BUUTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kibbutz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BUUTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of kibbutz
American and British speakers say kibbutz in essentially the same way: /kɪˈbʊts/ in the US and /kɪˈbʊts/ in the UK.
British respelling: kih-BUUTS.
What does kibbutz mean?
- A community, usually an agricultural one in Israel, based on a high level of social and economical sharing, equality, direct democracy and tight social relations.
Questions about saying kibbutz
How do you pronounce kibbutz?
Say kih-BUUTS. The American pronunciation is /kɪˈbʊts/. In British English it is /kɪˈbʊts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kibbutz?
Kibbutz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUUTS). Broken into parts: kih · BUUTS.
Do Americans and Brits say kibbutz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪˈbʊts/ and the British form is /kɪˈbʊts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.