kiev
KEE-EV
kee-ev
/ˌkiˈɛv/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “kiev” is spelled “kee-ev”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | k | ee | e | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /k/ | /i/ | /ɛ/ | /v/ |
English writes “kiev” with
4 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“kee-ev” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “kiev”
“kiev” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “kiev”?
“kiev” is pronounced KEE-EV — IPA /ˌkiˈɛv/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “kee-ev”.
How many syllables are in “kiev”?
“kiev” has 2 syllables: KEE-EV (the capitalized syllable is stressed).