How to pronounce kyat
Say it like kee-YAHT. Kyat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YAHT).
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- kee
- YAHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kyat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- YAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kyat
American and British speakers say kyat in essentially the same way: /kiˈjɑt/ in the US and /kiːˈɑːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kee-AHT.
What does kyat mean?
- The official currency of Myanmar.
Where does kyat come from?
Borrowed from Burmese ကျပ် (kyap).
Words that rhyme with kyat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kyat.
Questions about saying kyat
How do you pronounce kyat?
Say kee-YAHT. The American pronunciation is /kiˈjɑt/. In British English it is /kiːˈɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kyat?
Kyat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YAHT). Broken into parts: kee · YAHT.
Do Americans and Brits say kyat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kiˈjɑt/ and the British form is /kiːˈɑːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.