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How to pronounce kenaf

Say it like KEN-af. Kenaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN).

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US American/ˈkɛnæf/KEN-af
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  • KEN
  • af
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Kenaf pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. afKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.

What does kenaf mean?

noun
  1. Hibiscus cannabinus, an annual or biennial herbaceous plant found mainly in Asia.
  2. The fiber obtained from this plant, similar to jute.

Questions about saying kenaf

How do you pronounce kenaf?

Say KEN-af. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛnæf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in kenaf?

Kenaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN). Broken into parts: KEN · af.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).