How to pronounce kindergartner
Say it like KIN-der-gart-ner. Kindergartner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN).
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- KIN
- der
- gart
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kindergartner 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.
- gartGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kindergartner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KIN-duh-gaht-nuh.
What does kindergartner mean?
- A child who attends a kindergarten.
- A person who teaches at a kindergarten.
Where does kindergartner come from?
From kindergarten + -er, with spelling influenced by German Kindergärtner (“kindergarten teacher”).
Questions about saying kindergartner
How do you pronounce kindergartner?
Say KIN-der-gart-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪndɚˌɡɑrtnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kindergartner?
Kindergartner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN). Broken into parts: KIN · der · gart · ner.
Is kindergartner 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 /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtnə/ (KIN-duh-gaht-nuh).