How to pronounce kinda
Say it like KIN-duh. Kinda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN).
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- KIN
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kinda
American and British speakers say kinda in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪndə/ in the US and /ˈkaɪndə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYNE-duh.
What does kinda mean?
- to some (great or small) extent“it was rather cold”“the party was rather nice”
Where does kinda come from?
Written form of a reduction (apocope) or pronunciation spelling of kind of.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying kinda
How do you pronounce kinda?
Say KIN-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪndə/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinda?
Kinda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN). Broken into parts: KIN · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say kinda the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪndə/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪndə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.