To pronounce "kikuyu", say KIK-uy-u — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
kikuyu
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KIK-uy-u
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"kikuyu" has 3 syllables: kik-uy-u. It rhymes with gikuyu, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Kikuyu" has 3 syllables: kik · uy · u.
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