How to pronounce kindled
Say it like KIN-duld. Kindled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN).
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- KIN
- duld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kindled 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.
- duldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kindled
American and British speakers say kindled in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪndəld/ in the US and /ˈkɪndəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIN-duld.
What does kindled mean?
- simple past and past participle of kindle How to pronounce kindle
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying kindled
How do you pronounce kindled?
Say KIN-duld. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪndəld/. In British English it is /ˈkɪndəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kindled?
Kindled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN). Broken into parts: KIN · duld.
Do Americans and Brits say kindled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪndəld/ and the British form is /ˈkɪndəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.