How to pronounce kikiam
Say it like KKEE-kyum. Kikiam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KKEE).
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- KKEE
- kyum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kikiam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KKEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kyumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of kikiam
American and British speakers say kikiam in essentially the same way: /ˈkkikjʌm/ in the US and /ˈkkiːkjʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KKEE-kyum.
What does kikiam mean?
- steamed and pan-fried elongated beancurd rolls over meatloaves of meat (usually ground pork) and vegetables, served as streetfood snack or dish topping
Where does kikiam come from?
Manuel (1948) also notes that the first syllable implies "chicken", but the chief ingredient more often used these days is now pork.
Questions about saying kikiam
How do you pronounce kikiam?
Say KKEE-kyum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkkikjʌm/. In British English it is /ˈkkiːkjʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kikiam?
Kikiam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KKEE). Broken into parts: KKEE · kyum.
Do Americans and Brits say kikiam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkkikjʌm/ and the British form is /ˈkkiːkjʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.