How to pronounce kibbutzim
Say it like kib-ut-SIM. Kibbutzim has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIM).
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- kib
- ut
- SIM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kibbutzim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kibGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kibbutzim
American and British speakers say kibbutzim in essentially the same way: /ˌkɪbʊtˈsɪm/ in the US and /ˌkɪbʊtˈsɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: kib-ut-SIM.
What does kibbutzim mean?
- plural of kibbutz How to pronounce kibbutz
Words that rhyme with kibbutzim
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Questions about saying kibbutzim
How do you pronounce kibbutzim?
Say kib-ut-SIM. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɪbʊtˈsɪm/. In British English it is /ˌkɪbʊtˈsɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kibbutzim?
Kibbutzim has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIM). Broken into parts: kib · ut · SIM.
Do Americans and Brits say kibbutzim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɪbʊtˈsɪm/ and the British form is /ˌkɪbʊtˈsɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.