How to pronounce kente
Say it like KEN-tay. Kente has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN).
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- KEN
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kente 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.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of kente
American and British speakers say kente in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛnteɪ/ in the US and /ˈkɛnteɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEN-tay.
What does kente mean?
- A type of fabric made of interwoven cloth strips, native to Ghana.
Where does kente come from?
Borrowed from Akan kɛntɛn (“basket”).
Questions about saying kente
How do you pronounce kente?
Say KEN-tay. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛnteɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkɛnteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kente?
Kente has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN). Broken into parts: KEN · tay.
Do Americans and Brits say kente the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛnteɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkɛnteɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.