How to Pronounce Kris

To pronounce "kris", say KRIS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “kris”

"kris" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with abyss and dismiss, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: criss, cris, kriss, chriss — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kris mean?

noun

  1. An Indonesian or Malay dagger with a wavy, or rigid serpentine blade.
  2. A Moro sword with an asymmetrical blade.

verb

  1. To stab with a kris.

Words that rhyme with kris

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abyssdismisshissmissblissremissamisskissreminiscedisvisdiss

Related words

criscrisischriskeriskaliskarambitkerambitkampilan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kris"?▾

"Kris" has one syllable.

What does "kris" mean?▾

Kris: An Indonesian or Malay dagger with a wavy, or rigid serpentine blade.

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