Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

keys

/kiːz/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.39 in modern English

Syllables
keys
IPA
/kiːz/
11
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of key

noun

keyboard

phrase

Filter-avoidance spelling of kys (“kill yourself”).

name

A surname.

name

The Florida Keys.

name

The House of Keys.

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Questions

How do you pronounce keys?
The recorded pronunciation is /kiːz/.
What does keys mean?
plural of key

How to pronounce keys

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “keys”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/kiːz/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “keys”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “keys” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.