How to pronounce killstreak
Say it like KIL-streek. Killstreak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- streek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Killstreak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- streekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of killstreak
American and British speakers say killstreak in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪlˌstrik/ in the US and /ˈkɪlˌstriːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIL-streek.
What does killstreak mean?
- An unbroken streak (continuous series) of kills.
- An award or an advantage that a player obtains by achieving an unbroken streak of kills (as sense 1) of a given length.
Where does killstreak come from?
From kill + streak.
Questions about saying killstreak
How do you pronounce killstreak?
Say KIL-streek. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪlˌstrik/. In British English it is /ˈkɪlˌstriːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in killstreak?
Killstreak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · streek.
Do Americans and Brits say killstreak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪlˌstrik/ and the British form is /ˈkɪlˌstriːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.