How to pronounce kingdom
Say it like KING-dum. Kingdom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce kingdom. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KING
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kingdom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINGSay 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 kingdom
American and British speakers say kingdom in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪŋdəm/ in the US and /ˈkɪŋdəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KING-dum.
What does kingdom mean?
- a domain in which something is dominant“the untroubled kingdom of reason”“a land of make-believe”
- a country with a king as head of state
- the domain ruled by a king or queen
Where does kingdom come from?
English kingdom
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying kingdom
How do you pronounce kingdom?
Say KING-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪŋdəm/. In British English it is /ˈkɪŋdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kingdom?
Kingdom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING). Broken into parts: KING · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say kingdom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪŋdəm/ and the British form is /ˈkɪŋdəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.