How to pronounce kitsch
Say it like KICH. Kitsch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- KICH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kitsch 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.
American vs British pronunciation of kitsch
American and British speakers say kitsch in essentially the same way: /kɪtʃ/ in the US and /kɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KICH.
What does kitsch mean?
- Art, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.
- Of art and decor: of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.
Where does kitsch come from?
From German Kitsch, from dialectal kitschen (“to coat, to smear”); the word and concept were popularized in the 1930s by several critics who contrasted it with avant-garde art.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with kitsch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kitsch.
Questions about saying kitsch
How do you pronounce kitsch?
Say KICH. The American pronunciation is /kɪtʃ/. In British English it is /kɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kitsch?
Kitsch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KICH.
Do Americans and Brits say kitsch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪtʃ/ and the British form is /kɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.