How to pronounce kindergartners
Say it like KIN-der-gart-nerz. Kindergartners has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN).
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- KIN
- der
- gart
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kindergartners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kindergartners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KIN-duh-gaht-nuz.
What does kindergartners mean?
- plural of kindergartner How to pronounce kindergartner
Questions about saying kindergartners
How do you pronounce kindergartners?
Say KIN-der-gart-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪndɚˌɡɑrtnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kindergartners?
Kindergartners has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN). Broken into parts: KIN · der · gart · nerz.
Is kindergartners 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 /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtnəz/ (KIN-duh-gaht-nuz).