How to pronounce kikoi
Say it like kee-KOY. Kikoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOY).
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- kee
- KOY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kikoi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of kikoi
American and British speakers say kikoi in essentially the same way: /kiˈkɔɪ/ in the US and /kiˈkɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kee-KOY.
What does kikoi mean?
- A piece of colored cloth used as clothing in Africa, wrapped around the waist and legs or shoulders.
Where does kikoi come from?
From Swahili kikoi.
Words that rhyme with kikoi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kikoi.
Questions about saying kikoi
How do you pronounce kikoi?
Say kee-KOY. The American pronunciation is /kiˈkɔɪ/. In British English it is /kiˈkɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kikoi?
Kikoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOY). Broken into parts: kee · KOY.
Do Americans and Brits say kikoi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kiˈkɔɪ/ and the British form is /kiˈkɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.