How to pronounce kiley
Say it like KY-lee. Kiley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
- KY
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiley 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kiley
American and British speakers say kiley in essentially the same way: /ˈkaɪli/ in the US and /ˈkaɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KY-lee.
What does kiley mean?
- an Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with kiley
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Words that sound like kiley
Questions about saying kiley
How do you pronounce kiley?
Say KY-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪli/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiley?
Kiley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say kiley the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaɪli/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as kiley?
Kiley sounds the same as kylie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.