How to pronounce kibitz
Say it like KIB-its. Kibitz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce kibitz. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KIB
- its
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kibitz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kibitz
American and British speakers say kibitz in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪbɪts/ in the US and /ˈkɪbɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIB-its.
What does kibitz mean?
- To make small talk or idle chatter.“Louise and I used to head down to the coffee shop and just sit for hours and kibitz.”
- To give unsolicited or unwanted advice or make unhelpful or idle comments, especially to someone playing a game.“Quit kibitzing! You're giving away my hand!”
- To watch a card or board game.
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Questions about saying kibitz
How do you pronounce kibitz?
Say KIB-its. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪbɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkɪbɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kibitz?
Kibitz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIB). Broken into parts: KIB · its.
Do Americans and Brits say kibitz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪbɪts/ and the British form is /ˈkɪbɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.