How to pronounce kite
Say it like KYTE. Kite is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of kite
American and British speakers say kite in essentially the same way: /kaɪt/ in the US and /kaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYTE.
What does kite mean?
- a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
- a bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float
- plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string
- increase the amount (of a check) fraudulently“He kited many checks”
- get credit or money by using a bad check“The businessman kited millions of dollars”
- soar or fly like a kite“The pilot kited for a long time over the mountains”
Where does kite come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with kite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kite.
Questions about saying kite
How do you pronounce kite?
Say KYTE. The American pronunciation is /kaɪt/. In British English it is /kaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kite?
Kite is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say kite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kaɪt/ and the British form is /kaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.