How to pronounce kiln
Say it like KILN. Kiln is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KILN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiln pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kiln
American and British speakers say kiln in essentially the same way: /kɪln/ in the US and /kɪln/ in the UK.
British respelling: KILN.
What does kiln mean?
- An oven or furnace or a heated chamber, for the purpose of hardening, burning, calcining or drying anything; for example, firing ceramics, curing or preserving tobacco, or drying grain.
- To bake in a kiln; to fire.“When making pottery we need to allow the bisque to dry before we kiln it.”
Where does kiln come from?
Middle English -ln(e) usually becomes modern -ll as in mill.
Questions about saying kiln
How do you pronounce kiln?
Say KILN. The American pronunciation is /kɪln/. In British English it is /kɪln/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiln?
Kiln is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KILN.
Do Americans and Brits say kiln the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪln/ and the British form is /kɪln/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.