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How to pronounce kenner

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

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US American/ˈkɛnɚ/KEN-er
UK British/ˈkɛnə/KEN-uh
  • KEN
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Kenner 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. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of kenner

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: KEN-uh.

What does kenner mean?

noun
  1. One who kens or knows.

Where does kenner come from?

From ken + -er.

Words that rhyme with kenner

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kenner.

Questions about saying kenner

How do you pronounce kenner?

Say KEN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɛnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in kenner?

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

Is kenner 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 /ˈkɛnə/ (KEN-uh).

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