How to pronounce kiwis
Say it like KEE-weez. Kiwis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- weez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiwis 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.
- weezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kiwis
American and British speakers say kiwis in essentially the same way: /ˈkiwiz/ in the US and /ˈkiːwiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE-weez.
What does kiwis mean?
- plural of kiwi How to pronounce kiwi
- third-person singular simple present indicative of kiwi How to pronounce kiwi
Questions about saying kiwis
How do you pronounce kiwis?
Say KEE-weez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiwiz/. In British English it is /ˈkiːwiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiwis?
Kiwis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · weez.
Do Americans and Brits say kiwis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkiwiz/ and the British form is /ˈkiːwiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.