How to pronounce kira
Say it like KIR-ah. Kira has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIR).
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US American/ˈkɪrɑ/KIR-ah
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- KIR
- ah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kira pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does kira mean?
noun
- An ankle-length dress traditionally worn by women in Bhutan.
Where does kira come from?
Borrowed from Dzongkha དཀྱི་ར (dkyi ra).
Questions about saying kira
How do you pronounce kira?
Say KIR-ah. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪrɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kira?
Kira has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIR). Broken into parts: KIR · ah.