How to pronounce kenning
Say it like KEN-ing. Kenning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN).
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- KEN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kenning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kenning
American and British speakers say kenning in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkɛnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEN-ing.
What does kenning mean?
- As little as one can discriminate or recognize; a small portion, a little.“put in a kenning of salt”
- A metaphorical compound or phrase, used especially in Germanic poetry (Old English or Old Norse) whereby a simple thing is described in an allusive way.
- present participle and gerund of ken. How to pronounce ken
Words that rhyme with kenning
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Questions about saying kenning
How do you pronounce kenning?
Say KEN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɛnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kenning?
Kenning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN). Broken into parts: KEN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say kenning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkɛnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.