How to pronounce kernels
Say it like KUR-nulz. Kernels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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US American/ˈkɝnəlz/KUR-nulz
UK British/ˈkɜːnəlz/KUR-nulz
- KUR
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kernels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kernels
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-nulz.
What does kernels mean?
noun
- plural of kernel How to pronounce kernel
Questions about saying kernels
How do you pronounce kernels?
Say KUR-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝnəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːnəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kernels?
Kernels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · nulz.
Is kernels 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 /ˈkɜːnəlz/ (KUR-nulz).