How to pronounce kriss
Say it like KRIS. Kriss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kriss 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 kriss
American and British speakers say kriss in essentially the same way: /krɪs/ in the US and /krɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIS.
What does kriss mean?
- Alternative form of kris (“dagger”).
Words that rhyme with kriss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kriss.
Words that sound like kriss
Questions about saying kriss
How do you pronounce kriss?
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 kriss?
Kriss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRIS.
Do Americans and Brits say kriss 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.
What words sound the same as kriss?
Kriss sounds the same as kris in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.