How to Pronounce Keywords

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

KEYW-ords

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💡 Tip for remembering “keywords”

"keywords" has 2 syllables: keyw-ords. It rhymes with passwords and birds, if that helps it stick.

What does keywords 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.

Synonyms

operative wordworkword

Words that rhyme with keywords

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

passwordsbirdswordscurdsgirdsthirdsherdshummingbirdssnowbirds

Related words

catchwordcatchwordsdescriptorspasswordswatchwordswordssubjectsbuzzwords

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "keywords"?▾

"Keywords" has 2 syllables: keyw · ords.

What does "keywords" mean?▾

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

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