How to pronounce kisses
Say it like KIS-uz. Kisses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIS).
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- KIS
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kisses 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kisses
American and British speakers say kisses in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪsəz/ in the US and /ˈkɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIS-iz.
What does kisses mean?
- plural of kiss How to pronounce kiss
- plural of kisse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of kiss How to pronounce kiss
Questions about saying kisses
How do you pronounce kisses?
Say KIS-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪsəz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kisses?
Kisses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIS). Broken into parts: KIS · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say kisses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪsəz/ and the British form is /ˈkɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.