How to pronounce kismets
Say it like KIZ-mits. Kismets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIZ).
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- KIZ
- mits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kismets 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.
- mitsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kismets
American and British speakers say kismets in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪzmɪts/ in the US and /ˈkɪzmɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIZ-mits.
What does kismets mean?
- plural of kismet How to pronounce kismet
Questions about saying kismets
How do you pronounce kismets?
Say KIZ-mits. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪzmɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkɪzmɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kismets?
Kismets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIZ). Broken into parts: KIZ · mits.
Do Americans and Brits say kismets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪzmɪts/ and the British form is /ˈkɪzmɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.