How to pronounce kitchenware
Say it like KICH-un-wair. Kitchenware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KICH).
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- KICH
- un
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kitchenware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of kitchenware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KICH-un-wair.
What does kitchenware mean?
- Instruments and utensils found in a kitchen, particularly those associated with the preparation and serving of food.“The new chef reorganized the space where we keep the pots, pans, and other kitchenware.”
Where does kitchenware come from?
From kitchen + -ware.
Questions about saying kitchenware
How do you pronounce kitchenware?
Say KICH-un-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪtʃənˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈkɪtʃənˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kitchenware?
Kitchenware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KICH). Broken into parts: KICH · un · wair.
Is kitchenware pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɪtʃənˌwɛə/ (KICH-un-wair).