How to pronounce kile
Say it like KYLE. Kile is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KYLE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of kile
American and British speakers say kile in essentially the same way: /kaɪl/ in the US and /kaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYLE.
What does kile mean?
- An ulcer; sore.
Where does kile come from?
From Middle English kile, kyle, kylle, from Old Norse kýli (“boil”), from Proto-Germanic *kūlǭ, *kūlijǭ (“boil”), from Proto-Indo-European *gewl- (“vessel, bowl, ball”), from Proto-Indo-European *gew- (“to bend, curve, vault”).
Words that rhyme with kile
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kile.
Questions about saying kile
How do you pronounce kile?
Say KYLE. The American pronunciation is /kaɪl/. In British English it is /kaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kile?
Kile is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KYLE.
Do Americans and Brits say kile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kaɪl/ and the British form is /kaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.