How to pronounce kiester
Say it like KY-ih-ster. Kiester has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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US American/ˈkaɪɪstɚ/KY-ih-ster
UK British/ˈkaɪɪstə/KY-ih-stuh
- KY
- ih
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiester pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kiester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KY-ih-stuh.
What does kiester mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of keister.
- Informal form of buttocks or en (“rear end”).
Questions about saying kiester
How do you pronounce kiester?
Say KY-ih-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiester?
Kiester has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · ih · ster.
Is kiester 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 /ˈkaɪɪstə/ (KY-ih-stuh).