Native Phrase Lab
WillowbrookWord 354 of 545 · Food and drink
How to pronounce kiwi
/ˈkiːwiː/ British English
KEE·wee
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
KAI·wee
✓ Say
KEE·wee
My tip
Both is sound like ee: KEE-wee.
In a sentence
This kiwi fruit is bright green inside.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: KEE-wee.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce kiwi?
In British English, kiwi is pronounced /ˈkiːwiː/. Say it like this: KEE-wee. Both is sound like ee: KEE-wee.
How many syllables are in kiwi?
When you say it, kiwi has 2 syllables: KEE-wee. The strong beat is the first one, KEE.