How to pronounce kiva
Say it like KEE-vuh. Kiva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kiva
American and British speakers say kiva in essentially the same way: /ˈkivə/ in the US and /ˈkiːvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE-vuh.
What does kiva mean?
- A ceremonial underground chamber in a Pueblo village.
Where does kiva come from?
Borrowed from Hopi kíva.
Words that rhyme with kiva
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kiva.
Questions about saying kiva
How do you pronounce kiva?
Say KEE-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkivə/. In British English it is /ˈkiːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiva?
Kiva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say kiva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkivə/ and the British form is /ˈkiːvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.