How to pronounce kiosk
Say it like KEE-awsk. Kiosk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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US American/ˈkiˌɔsk/KEE-awsk
UK British/kiːˈɒsk/kee-OSK
- KEE
- awsk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiosk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- awskGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of kiosk
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: kee-OSK.
What does kiosk mean?
noun
- A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.
- A similar but unattended stand for the automatic dispensing of tickets, etc; an e-kiosk.
- A public telephone booth.
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Questions about saying kiosk
How do you pronounce kiosk?
Say KEE-awsk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌɔsk/. In British English it is /kiːˈɒsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiosk?
Kiosk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · awsk.
Is kiosk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /kiːˈɒsk/ (kee-OSK).