How to Pronounce Keyword

To pronounce "keyword", say KEYW-ord — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

KEYW-ord

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💡 Tip for remembering “keyword”

"keyword" has 2 syllables: keyw-ord. It rhymes with absurd and spurred, if that helps it stick.

What does keyword mean?

noun

  1. Any word used as the key to a code.
  2. Any word used in a reference work to link to other words or other information.

verb

  1. To tag with keywords, as for example to facilitate searching.

Synonyms

operative wordworkword

Words that rhyme with keyword

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

absurdspurredstirredconferredinterrednerddemurredpurredpreferreddeferredinferredconcurred

Related words

passwordpassphrasekeyboardcatchwordwatchwordwordsearchablewith

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "keyword"?▾

"Keyword" has 2 syllables: keyw · ord.

What does "keyword" mean?▾

Keyword: Any word used as the key to a code.

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