How to pronounce kris
Say it like KRIS. Kris is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kris pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kris
American and British speakers say kris in essentially the same way: /krɪs/ in the US and /krɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIS.
What does kris mean?
- a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade
Where does kris come from?
Borrowed from Malay keris.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with kris
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Questions about saying kris
How do you pronounce kris?
Say KRIS. The American pronunciation is /krɪs/. In British English it is /krɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kris?
Kris is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRIS.
Do Americans and Brits say kris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪs/ and the British form is /krɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.