How to pronounce qiviut
Say it like KIV-ee-ut. Qiviut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIV).
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- KIV
- ee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qiviut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of qiviut
American and British speakers say qiviut in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪviət/ in the US and /ˈkɪviət/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIV-ee-ut.
What does qiviut mean?
- The underwool of the Arctic muskox, used as a fiber.
Where does qiviut come from?
From Eastern Canadian Inuktitut ᕿᕕᐅᖅ, ᕿᕕᐅᑦ (qifioq, qifiot, “underwool”).
Questions about saying qiviut
How do you pronounce qiviut?
Say KIV-ee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪviət/. In British English it is /ˈkɪviət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qiviut?
Qiviut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIV). Broken into parts: KIV · ee · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say qiviut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪviət/ and the British form is /ˈkɪviət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.