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How to Pronounce Kefir
/kəˈfɪr/
From Turkish *keyif* (feeling good). Fermented milk drink from the Caucasus.
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Kefir
kəˈfɪr — correct
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How do you pronounce Kefir?
Kefir is pronounced /kəˈfɪr/.
Where does the word Kefir come from?
Kefir is a Turkish loanword — From Turkish *keyif* (feeling good). Fermented milk drink from the Caucasus..
Is Kefir pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Kefir varies by dialect: AU /ˈkɛf.ɪr/, UK /ˈkɛf.ɪr/, US /kəˈfɪr/.