How to pronounce kindergartens
Say it like KIN-der-gar-tunz. Kindergartens has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN).
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- KIN
- der
- gar
- tunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kindergartens 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- garGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kindergartens
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KIN-duh-gah-tunz.
What does kindergartens mean?
- plural of kindergarten How to pronounce kindergarten
Questions about saying kindergartens
How do you pronounce kindergartens?
Say KIN-der-gar-tunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪndɚˌɡɑrtənz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kindergartens?
Kindergartens has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN). Broken into parts: KIN · der · gar · tunz.
Is kindergartens 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 /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtənz/ (KIN-duh-gah-tunz).