How to pronounce kishke
Say it like KISH-kuh. Kishke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KISH).
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- KISH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kishke 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kishke
American and British speakers say kishke in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪʃkə/ in the US and /ˈkɪʃkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KISH-kuh.
What does kishke mean?
- A dish made from stuffed intestine.
- Intestines, guts.“Oy a broch! I was so worried! I knew something was wrong. In my kishkes, I could feel it!”
Questions about saying kishke
How do you pronounce kishke?
Say KISH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪʃkə/. In British English it is /ˈkɪʃkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kishke?
Kishke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KISH). Broken into parts: KISH · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say kishke the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪʃkə/ and the British form is /ˈkɪʃkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.