How to pronounce Kettering
Say it like KET-uh-ring. Kettering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KET).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɛtərɪŋ/KET-uh-ring
UK British/ˈkɛtərɪŋ/KET-uh-ring
- KET
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kettering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Kettering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KET-uh-ring.
What does Kettering mean?
proper noun
- A market town and civil parish with a town council in North Northamptonshire district, Northamptonshire, England (OS grid ref SP8678).
- A former borough in Northamptonshire with its headquarters in the town, abolished 1 April 2021 and merged into North Northamptonshire.
- A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- charles kettering
- charles franklin kettering
Words that rhyme with Kettering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Kettering.
Questions about saying Kettering
How do you pronounce Kettering?
Say KET-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɛtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kettering?
Kettering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KET). Broken into parts: KET · uh · ring.
Is Kettering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkɛtərɪŋ/ (KET-uh-ring).