How to pronounce kish
Say it like KISH. Kish is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KISH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kish
American and British speakers say kish in essentially the same way: /kɪʃ/ in the US and /kɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KISH.
What does kish mean?
- A basket used in Ireland, mainly for carrying turf.
- The graphite formed as a byproduct in iron smelting.
Where does kish come from?
Borrowed from Irish cis, ceis (“basket, hamper”).
Words that rhyme with kish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kish.
Questions about saying kish
How do you pronounce kish?
Say KISH. The American pronunciation is /kɪʃ/. In British English it is /kɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kish?
Kish is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KISH.
Do Americans and Brits say kish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪʃ/ and the British form is /kɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.