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How to pronounce kiby

Say it like KY-bee. Kiby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).

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US American/ˈkaɪbi/KY-bee
UK British/ˈkaɪbi/KY-bee
  • KY
  • bee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Kiby pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
  2. beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of kiby

American and British speakers say kiby in essentially the same way: /ˈkaɪbi/ in the US and /ˈkaɪbi/ in the UK.

British respelling: KY-bee.

What does kiby mean?

adjective
  1. Affected with kibes.

Where does kiby come from?

From kibe + -y.

Questions about saying kiby

How do you pronounce kiby?

Say KY-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪbi/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in kiby?

Kiby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · bee.

Do Americans and Brits say kiby the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaɪbi/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

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