How to pronounce kempt
Say it like KEMPT. Kempt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEMPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kempt pronunciation, sound by sound
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- KEMPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of kempt
American and British speakers say kempt in essentially the same way: /kɛmpt/ in the US and /kɛmpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEMPT.
What does kempt mean?
- Neat and tidy.
- simple past and past participle of kemb.
Words that rhyme with kempt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kempt.
Questions about saying kempt
How do you pronounce kempt?
Say KEMPT. The American pronunciation is /kɛmpt/. In British English it is /kɛmpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kempt?
Kempt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEMPT.
Do Americans and Brits say kempt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɛmpt/ and the British form is /kɛmpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.