How to pronounce alkin
Say it like AWL-kin. Alkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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- AWL
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alkin
American and British speakers say alkin in essentially the same way: /ˈɔlkɪn/ in the US and /ˈɔːlkɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AWL-kin.
What does alkin mean?
- Of all or every kind; all kinds or sorts of; intermingled and various.“alkin crafty men”
Where does alkin come from?
From Middle English alkin, alkinnes (“of all kinds”) [and other forms], from Old English ealle cynn (“of all kinds”) [and other forms], from eall (“all”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- (“all; beyond; other”)) + cynn (“kind; fam
Questions about saying alkin
How do you pronounce alkin?
Say AWL-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔlkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɔːlkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkin?
Alkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say alkin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔlkɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɔːlkɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.