How to pronounce kerning
Say it like KUR-ning. Kerning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kerning 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kerning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-ning.
What does kerning mean?
- The adjustment of the horizontal space between selected pairs of glyphs in a typeface.
- present participle and gerund of kern How to pronounce kern
Where does kerning come from?
From kern (“part of a letter which extends into the space used by another letter”) + -ing, from French carne (“corner”).
Words that rhyme with kerning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kerning.
Questions about saying kerning
How do you pronounce kerning?
Say KUR-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kerning?
Kerning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · ning.
Is kerning 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 /ˈkɜːnɪŋ/ (KUR-ning).