How to pronounce kis
Say it like KIS. Kis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kis
American and British speakers say kis in essentially the same way: /kɪs/ in the US and /kɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIS.
What does kis mean?
- plural of ki How to pronounce ki
Words that rhyme with kis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kis.
Words that sound like kis
Questions about saying kis
How do you pronounce kis?
Say KIS. The American pronunciation is /kɪs/. In British English it is /kɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kis?
Kis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KIS.
Do Americans and Brits say kis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪs/ and the British form is /kɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as kis?
Kis sounds the same as kiss in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.