How to pronounce kindom
Say it like KIN-dum. Kindom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN).
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- KIN
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kindom 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.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kindom
American and British speakers say kindom in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪndəm/ in the US and /ˈkɪndəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIN-dum.
What does kindom mean?
- A divinely-instituted egalitarian community.
Where does kindom come from?
From kin (“relatives”) + -dom as a more egalitarian or gender-neutral alternative to kingdom.
Questions about saying kindom
How do you pronounce kindom?
Say KIN-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪndəm/. In British English it is /ˈkɪndəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kindom?
Kindom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN). Broken into parts: KIN · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say kindom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪndəm/ and the British form is /ˈkɪndəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.