How to pronounce jenkin
Say it like JENG-kin. Jenkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JENG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒɛŋkɪn/JENG-kin
UK British/ˈdʒɛŋkɪn/JENG-kin
- JENG
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jenkin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jenkin
American and British speakers say jenkin in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛŋkɪn/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛŋkɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: JENG-kin.
What does jenkin mean?
noun
- A narrow excavation driven through a pillar of coal.
Questions about saying jenkin
How do you pronounce jenkin?
Say JENG-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛŋkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛŋkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jenkin?
Jenkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JENG). Broken into parts: JENG · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say jenkin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛŋkɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛŋkɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.