How to pronounce kindest
Say it like KYNE-dust. Kindest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYNE).
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- KYNE
- dust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kindest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kindest
American and British speakers say kindest in essentially the same way: /ˈkaɪndəst/ in the US and /ˈkaɪndəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYNE-dust.
What does kindest mean?
- superlative form of kind: most kind How to pronounce kind
Questions about saying kindest
How do you pronounce kindest?
Say KYNE-dust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪndəst/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪndəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kindest?
Kindest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYNE). Broken into parts: KYNE · dust.
Do Americans and Brits say kindest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaɪndəst/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪndəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.