How to pronounce Kearney
Say it like KUR-nee. Kearney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kearney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Kearney
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-nee.
What does Kearney mean?
- A lake in Nova Scotia.
Where does Kearney come from?
Borrowed from Irish Ó Ceithearnaigh.
Words that rhyme with Kearney
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Kearney.
Questions about saying Kearney
How do you pronounce Kearney?
Say KUR-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝni/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kearney?
Kearney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · nee.
Is Kearney pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɜːni/ (KUR-nee).