How to pronounce Kirgiz
Say it like KEER-ghiz. Kirgiz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEER).
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US American/ˈkɪrɡɪz/KEER-ghiz
UK British/ˈkɪəɡɪz/KEER-ghiz
- KEER
- ghiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kirgiz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ghizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Kirgiz
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEER-ghiz.
What does Kirgiz mean?
noun
- a member of a people vast regions of central Siberia
- a landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991
- the Turkic language spoken by the Kirghiz
Questions about saying Kirgiz
How do you pronounce Kirgiz?
Say KEER-ghiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪrɡɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪəɡɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kirgiz?
Kirgiz has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEER). Broken into parts: KEER · ghiz.
Is Kirgiz pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɪəɡɪz/ (KEER-ghiz).