How to pronounce kerns
Say it like KURNZ. Kerns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kɝnz/KURNZ
UK British/kɜːnz/KURNZ
- KURNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kerns pronunciation, sound by sound
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- KURNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of kerns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KURNZ.
What does kerns mean?
noun
- plural of kern How to pronounce kern
- third-person singular simple present indicative of kern How to pronounce kern
Questions about saying kerns
How do you pronounce kerns?
Say KURNZ. The American pronunciation is /kɝnz/. In British English it is /kɜːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kerns?
Kerns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KURNZ.
Is kerns 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 /kɜːnz/ (KURNZ).