How to pronounce kismet
Say it like KIZ-met. Kismet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIZ).
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- KIZ
- met
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kismet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- metKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of kismet
American and British speakers say kismet in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪzmɛt/ in the US and /ˈkɪzmɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIZ-met.
What does kismet mean?
- Fate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny.
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Questions about saying kismet
How do you pronounce kismet?
Say KIZ-met. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪzmɛt/. In British English it is /ˈkɪzmɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kismet?
Kismet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIZ). Broken into parts: KIZ · met.
Do Americans and Brits say kismet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪzmɛt/ and the British form is /ˈkɪzmɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.