How to pronounce wikis
Say it like WIK-eez. Wikis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK).
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- WIK
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wikis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wikis
American and British speakers say wikis in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪˌkiz/ in the US and /ˈwɪˌkiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIK-eez.
What does wikis mean?
- plural of wiki How to pronounce wiki
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wiki How to pronounce wiki
Questions about saying wikis
How do you pronounce wikis?
Say WIK-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪˌkiz/. In British English it is /ˈwɪˌkiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wikis?
Wikis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK). Broken into parts: WIK · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say wikis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪˌkiz/ and the British form is /ˈwɪˌkiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.