How to pronounce kinhin
Say it like keen-HEEN. Kinhin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEEN).
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- keen
- HEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinhin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- HEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kinhin
American and British speakers say kinhin in essentially the same way: /kinˈhin/ in the US and /kinˈhiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: keen-HEEN.
What does kinhin mean?
- In Zen practice, the walking meditation practiced between zazen sessions.
Words that rhyme with kinhin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kinhin.
Questions about saying kinhin
How do you pronounce kinhin?
Say keen-HEEN. The American pronunciation is /kinˈhin/. In British English it is /kinˈhiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinhin?
Kinhin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEEN). Broken into parts: keen · HEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say kinhin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kinˈhin/ and the British form is /kinˈhiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.