How to pronounce Kuwait
Say it like koo-WAYT. Kuwait has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAYT).
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- koo
- WAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kuwait pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- WAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Kuwait
American and British speakers say Kuwait in essentially the same way: /kuˈweɪt/ in the US and /kuːˈweɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: koo-WAYT.
What does Kuwait mean?
- A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: State of Kuwait. Capital: Kuwait City.
Words that rhyme with Kuwait
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Kuwait.
Questions about saying Kuwait
How do you pronounce Kuwait?
Say koo-WAYT. The American pronunciation is /kuˈweɪt/. In British English it is /kuːˈweɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kuwait?
Kuwait has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAYT). Broken into parts: koo · WAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say Kuwait the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kuˈweɪt/ and the British form is /kuːˈweɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.