How to pronounce kibitzer
Say it like KIB-it-ser. Kibitzer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIB).
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- KIB
- it
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kibitzer 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.
- itGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kibitzer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KIB-it-suh.
What does kibitzer mean?
- A person who offers unsolicited views, advice, or criticism; one who kibitzes.“Did I ask you what you thought about my cards, you kibitzer?”
Where does kibitzer come from?
From kibitz + -er.
Questions about saying kibitzer
How do you pronounce kibitzer?
Say KIB-it-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪˌbɪtsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪbɪtsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kibitzer?
Kibitzer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIB). Broken into parts: KIB · it · ser.
Is kibitzer 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 /ˈkɪbɪtsə/ (KIB-it-suh).