How to pronounce kindle
Say it like KIN-dul. Kindle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN).
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- KIN
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kindle 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.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kindle
American and British speakers say kindle in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪndəl/ in the US and /ˈkɪndəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIN-dul.
What does kindle mean?
- catch fire“The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles”
- cause to start burning“The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds”
- call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)“arouse pity”“raise a smile”
Where does kindle come from?
From Middle English kyndelen, from Old Norse kynda (“to inflame”), from Proto-Germanic *kundijaną.
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Words that rhyme with kindle
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Questions about saying kindle
How do you pronounce kindle?
Say KIN-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪndəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɪndəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kindle?
Kindle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN). Broken into parts: KIN · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say kindle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪndəl/ and the British form is /ˈkɪndəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.