How to pronounce Kenyan
Say it like KEN-yun. Kenyan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN).
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- KEN
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kenyan 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.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Kenyan
American and British speakers say Kenyan in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛnjən/ in the US and /ˈkɛnjən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEN-yun.
Other ways to say Kenyan
Kenyan also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KEE-nyun /ˈkinjən/
What does Kenyan mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Kenya
- of or relating to or characteristic of Kenya or its people“Kenyan mountains”
Questions about saying Kenyan
How do you pronounce Kenyan?
Say KEN-yun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛnjən/. In British English it is /ˈkɛnjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kenyan?
Kenyan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEN). Broken into parts: KEN · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say Kenyan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛnjən/ and the British form is /ˈkɛnjən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.