How to pronounce kirmess
Say it like KUR-mus. Kirmess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kirmess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kirmess
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-mus.
What does kirmess mean?
- An outdoor festival and fair, originally in a German or Dutch-speaking country
- A social entertainment event similar to a fête or fair. It can be inside or outside, and often involves fundraising for religious purposes.
Where does kirmess come from?
From German Kirmes and Dutch kermis, both originally “church mass”, referring to a festival on the anniversary of the consecration of a church.
Words that rhyme with kirmess
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Questions about saying kirmess
How do you pronounce kirmess?
Say KUR-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝməs/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kirmess?
Kirmess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · mus.
Is kirmess 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 /ˈkɜːməs/ (KUR-mus).