How to pronounce kites
Say it like KYTS. Kites is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kites pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of kites
American and British speakers say kites in essentially the same way: /kaɪts/ in the US and /kaɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYTS.
What does kites mean?
- plural of kite How to pronounce kite
- third-person singular simple present indicative of kite How to pronounce kite
Words that rhyme with kites
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kites.
Questions about saying kites
How do you pronounce kites?
Say KYTS. The American pronunciation is /kaɪts/. In British English it is /kaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kites?
Kites is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say kites the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kaɪts/ and the British form is /kaɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.