How to pronounce kindred
Say it like KIN-drid. Kindred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN).
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- KIN
- drid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kindred 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.
- dridKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kindred
American and British speakers say kindred in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪndrɪd/ in the US and /ˈkɪndrɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIN-drid.
What does kindred mean?
- Of the same nature, or of similar character.“the kindred relationship between neuroscience and neurology”
- Connected, related, cognate, akin.“kindred tongues”
- Distant and close relatives, collectively; kin.
- People of the same ethnic descent, not including speaker; brethren.
- A grouping of relatives.
Where does kindred come from?
From Middle English kyndrede, from older kynrede (“kindred”), from Old English *cynrēd, *cynrǣden (“kindred, family, stock”), from cynn (“kind, kin, lineage”) + -rǣden (“condition, state”).
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Questions about saying kindred
How do you pronounce kindred?
Say KIN-drid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪndrɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɪndrɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kindred?
Kindred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN). Broken into parts: KIN · drid.
Do Americans and Brits say kindred the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪndrɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkɪndrɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.