How to pronounce kensington
Say it like KEN-zing-tun. Kensington has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN).
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- KEN
- zing
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kensington 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kensington
American and British speakers say kensington in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛnzɪŋtən/ in the US and /ˈkɛnsɪŋtən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEN-sing-tun.
What does kensington mean?
- A sewing circle for women.
Where does kensington come from?
Named after the Royal School of Needlework in the UK, formerly known as the "Kensington School of Needlework".
Questions about saying kensington
How do you pronounce kensington?
Say KEN-zing-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛnzɪŋtən/. In British English it is /ˈkɛnsɪŋtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kensington?
Kensington has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN). Broken into parts: KEN · zing · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say kensington the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛnzɪŋtən/ and the British form is /ˈkɛnsɪŋtən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.