How to pronounce kith
Say it like KITH. Kith is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- KITH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kith
American and British speakers say kith in essentially the same way: /kɪθ/ in the US and /kɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KITH.
What does kith mean?
- An acquaintance or a friend.
- A person who is not related to a child but has social connections to the child's family, especially when considered as a caregiver or possible caregiver for the child.
Where does kith come from?
From Middle English kitthe (“kinsmen, relations”), from Old English cȳþþ, cȳþþu (“kinship, kinsfolk, relations”), from Proto-Germanic *kunþiþō (“knowledge, acquaintance”), from Proto-Indo-European *ǵneh₃- (“to know”).
Words that rhyme with kith
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kith.
Questions about saying kith
How do you pronounce kith?
Say KITH. The American pronunciation is /kɪθ/. In British English it is /kɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kith?
Kith is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KITH.
Do Americans and Brits say kith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪθ/ and the British form is /kɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.