How to pronounce akins
Say it like uh-KINZ. Akins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KINZ).
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- uh
- KINZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Akins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KINZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of akins
American and British speakers say akins in essentially the same way: /əˈkɪnz/ in the US and /əˈkɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KINZ.
Other ways to say akins
Akins also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AY-kinz /ˈeɪkɪnz/
What does akins mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of akin How to pronounce akin
Questions about saying akins
How do you pronounce akins?
Say uh-KINZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɪnz/. In British English it is /əˈkɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in akins?
Akins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KINZ). Broken into parts: uh · KINZ.
Do Americans and Brits say akins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkɪnz/ and the British form is /əˈkɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.