How to pronounce quiche
Say it like KEESH. Quiche is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEESH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quiche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quiche
American and British speakers say quiche in essentially the same way: /kiʃ/ in the US and /kiːʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEESH.
What does quiche mean?
- A pie made primarily of egg and cream, perhaps mixed with chopped meat or vegetables, in a pastry crust.
- Extremely appealing to look at; sexually alluring.“I'm not even bragging, but me and my friends are pretty much quiche.”
Where does quiche come from?
The sexually alluring sense originates from the 2013 Australian TV sitcom Ja'mie: Private School Girl, where it is defined as "a step above hot".
Words that rhyme with quiche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quiche.
Questions about saying quiche
How do you pronounce quiche?
Say KEESH. The American pronunciation is /kiʃ/. In British English it is /kiːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quiche?
Quiche is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEESH.
Do Americans and Brits say quiche the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kiʃ/ and the British form is /kiːʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.