How to pronounce kidneys
Say it like KID-neez. Kidneys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID).
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- KID
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kidneys pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kidneys
American and British speakers say kidneys in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪdniz/ in the US and /ˈkɪdniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KID-neez.
What does kidneys mean?
- plural of kidney How to pronounce kidney
Questions about saying kidneys
How do you pronounce kidneys?
Say KID-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪdniz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪdniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kidneys?
Kidneys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID). Broken into parts: KID · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say kidneys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪdniz/ and the British form is /ˈkɪdniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.