How to pronounce khene
Say it like KAIRN. Khene is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAIRN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAIRNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of khene
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAIRN.
What does khene mean?
- A traditional musical instrument of Laos, being a type of bamboo mouth organ.
Where does khene come from?
Borrowed from Lao ແຄນ (khǣn).
Words that rhyme with khene
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Words that sound like khene
Questions about saying khene
How do you pronounce khene?
Say KAIRN. The American pronunciation is /kɛrn/. In British English it is /kɛən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khene?
Khene is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAIRN.
Is khene 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 /kɛən/ (KAIRN).
What words sound the same as khene?
Khene sounds the same as cairn in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.