How to pronounce kickshaw
Say it like KIK-shaw. Kickshaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIK).
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- KIK
- shaw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kickshaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of kickshaw
American and British speakers say kickshaw in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪkʃɔ/ in the US and /ˈkɪkʃɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIK-shaw.
What does kickshaw mean?
- A dainty or delicacy.
- A trinket or gewgaw.
Where does kickshaw come from?
From Middle French quelque chose (“something”).
Words that rhyme with kickshaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kickshaw.
Questions about saying kickshaw
How do you pronounce kickshaw?
Say KIK-shaw. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪkʃɔ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪkʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kickshaw?
Kickshaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIK). Broken into parts: KIK · shaw.
Do Americans and Brits say kickshaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪkʃɔ/ and the British form is /ˈkɪkʃɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.