How to pronounce kilim
Say it like kee-LEEM. Kilim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEM).
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- kee
- LEEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kilim 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.
- LEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kilim
American and British speakers say kilim in essentially the same way: /kiˈlim/ in the US and /kɪˈliːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: kih-LEEM.
What does kilim mean?
- A flat tapestry-woven carpet or rug from Turkey or Kurdistan.
Words that rhyme with kilim
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kilim.
Questions about saying kilim
How do you pronounce kilim?
Say kee-LEEM. The American pronunciation is /kiˈlim/. In British English it is /kɪˈliːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kilim?
Kilim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEM). Broken into parts: kee · LEEM.
Do Americans and Brits say kilim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kiˈlim/ and the British form is /kɪˈliːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.