How to pronounce Kiev
Say it like kee-EV. Kiev has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EV).
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- kee
- EV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiev pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- EVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Kiev
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: KEE-ev.
What does Kiev mean?
- capital and largest city of the Ukraine; a major manufacturing and transportation center
Words that rhyme with Kiev
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Kiev.
Questions about saying Kiev
How do you pronounce Kiev?
Say kee-EV. The American pronunciation is /ˌkiˈɛv/. In British English it is /ˈkiːɛv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kiev?
Kiev has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EV). Broken into parts: kee · EV.
Is Kiev pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈkiːɛv/ (KEE-ev).